This Week&#x27;s Arts Events in Philly

Christ Church Christiana Hundred

The Kaleidoscope Residency Recital presents Curtis students in the culmination of a five-day chamber music residency with the Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective, a U.K.-based ensemble committed to inclusive programming, broad representation, and the discovery of lesser-known repertoire. The residency was led by violinists Elena Urioste and Melissa White, both Curtis alumnae, and pianist-composer Tom Poster. Students developed their own arrangements and programming, with the residency also including a chamber music masterclass and a yoga workshop.

Recital: Adam Pearl, harpsichord

505 East Buck Road, Wilmington, Delaware

Featuring: Adam Pearl

Adam Pearl presents a harpsichord recital exploring the development of the Baroque dance suite and toccata. The program places Johann Sebastian Bach’s music in the context of earlier composers, tracing the dance suite from Johann Jakob Froberger through Jean-Henri d’Anglebert to Bach’s iconic French Suite, while also following the evolution of the toccata from Girolamo Frescobaldi to Dieterich Buxtehude and Bach.

Chopin and Schubert

Featuring: Yenfei Wang, Romain-Olivier Gray, Delvan Lin

Chopin and Schubert is a free Curtis student recital presented as part of the Curtis Recital Series, which showcases the work of the institute’s emerging artists through more than 100 performances each year. The program features music by Schubert, Chopin, and Ravel, performed by student instrumentalists in Field Concert Hall, with a livestream also available.

Ursinus College (Kaleidoscope / events)

Ursinus College Wind Ensemble Concert - Halloween Spectacular

601 East Main Street, Collegeville, PA

Featuring: Ursinus College Wind Ensemble, Prof. Melinda Rice

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: Berman Museum When: 2026-10-30 at 19:30 Price: Free Full details: https://www.ursinus.edu/live/events/44105-ursinus-college-wind-ensemble-concert-halloween-specta

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 – Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Full Measure A Cappella

Featuring: Full Measure A Cappella

Full Measure A Cappella, Penn’s premier Christian a cappella group, presents a fall performance centered on music as an outward ministry. The group seeks to serve its community by sharing messages of hope and love through song.

Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting House

Recital: Adam Pearl, harpsichord

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 5:00 PM

20 East Mermaid Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Featuring: Adam Pearl

Adam Pearl presents a harpsichord recital placing Johann Sebastian Bach’s music within the tradition of his predecessors. The program traces the development of the dance suite from Johann Jakob Froberger through Jean-Henri d’Anglebert to one of Bach’s French Suites, while also following the evolution of the toccata from Girolamo Frescobaldi and Dieterich Buxtehude to Bach’s C-minor Toccata.

Ensemble Arts Philly (formerly Kimmel Cultural Campus): Marian Anderson Hall

Yunchan Lim Plays Rachmaninoff

Thu, Oct 29, 2026 – Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 7:30 PM

300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Featuring: Yunchan Lim, Marin Alsop

Yunchan Lim returns to Marian Anderson Hall to perform Rachmaninoff’s famously demanding Third Piano Concerto, the work that helped establish his international reputation and accompanied his historic win as the youngest pianist to receive the Van Cliburn Competition’s Gold Medal. Marin Alsop conducts a program that also explores two powerful works shaped by Russian musical traditions and Philadelphia’s own classical-music history.

Philadelphia Sinfonia

A Very Sinfonia Halloween

Sat, Oct 31, 2026

1315 Walnut St., Ste. 300, Philadelphia, PA

Featuring: Philadelphia Sinfonia

A Very Sinfonia Halloween is a festive Philadelphia Sinfonia rehearsal held on Halloween. Attendees are invited to dress up for this spooky-themed musical gathering.

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Delaware Valley University

Fall Concert featuring Michael Fahrner, euphonium

700 East Butler Avenue, Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Featuring: Michael Fahrner, Bucks County Symphony Orchestra

Michael Fahrner joins the Bucks County Symphony Orchestra as euphonium soloist for its 2026–27 season-opening concert. The program pairs Franz von Suppé’s lively *Poet and Peasant Overture* with Edward Gregson’s *Euphonium Concerto* and Johannes Brahms’ *Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68*.

Ensemble Arts Philly (formerly Kimmel Cultural Campus): Marian Anderson Hall

Musicians from Marlboro I

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 2:00 PM

300 S Broad St., Philadelphia, PA

Featuring: Alex Redington, Jonathan Leibovitz

Musicians from Marlboro I brings the touring extension of Vermont’s celebrated Marlboro Music Festival to Philadelphia. The program pairs exceptional emerging musicians with experienced chamber artists, featuring works by former Marlboro composers in residence Brett Dean and Kaija Saariaho, and concludes with Mozart’s lyrical Clarinet Quintet.

Keswick Theatre Cancelled

An Intimate Evening with Michael Feinstein

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 8:00 PM

291 N Keswick Ave, Glenside, PA

Featuring: Michael Feinstein

An Intimate Evening with Michael Feinstein was scheduled as a concert featuring the acclaimed singer, pianist, composer, arranger, and interpreter of the Great American Songbook. Feinstein has released more than 50 albums, earned five Grammy Award nominations, a special Tony Award, two Emmy nominations, and recognition for his NPR work. His career has included performances at Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, the White House, Buckingham Palace, and the Sydney Opera House.

Museum of the American Revolution

Recital: Adam Pearl, harpsichord

101 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Featuring: Adam Pearl

Adam Pearl presents a harpsichord recital tracing the development of Baroque keyboard music through the work of Johann Sebastian Bach and his predecessors. The program follows the evolution of the dance suite from Johann Jakob Froberger to Jean-Henri d’Anglebert and Bach, and explores the expansion of the toccata from Girolamo Frescobaldi through Dieterich Buxtehude to Bach’s C minor Toccata.

Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 7:30 PM

Bach, Strauss, and more

Featuring: Ted Babbitt, Saeanna Feuer, Mark Livshits, Jonathan Okseniuk, Xuanyan Jessie Gong

Bach, Strauss, and more is a free Curtis Recital Series student performance showcasing the work of young musicians at the Curtis Institute of Music. The program spans organ, horn, violin, and piano repertoire, including works by Franck, Strauss, Ysaÿe, Bach, and Chopin. The Curtis Recital Series presents more than 100 performances each year as part of the school’s learn-by-doing approach.

Ensemble Arts Philly (formerly Kimmel Cultural Campus): Marian Anderson Hall

Timo Andres, piano; Aaron Diehl, piano

300 S Broad St., Philadelphia, PA

Featuring: Timo Andres, Aaron Diehl

Timo Andres and Aaron Diehl join forces for a two-piano recital centered on American art, musical language, and the connections between classical and jazz traditions. Andres makes his Philadelphia Chamber Music Society debut, while Diehl returns after his acclaimed 2024 appearance. Their program ranges from Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, and J.S. Bach to Julia Wolfe and Poulenc, with selections from Andres’s debut album *Shy and Mighty* and a new work receiving its Philadelphia premiere.

Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts (Walter K. Gordon Theater, Stedman Gallery)

Mallery Concert Series

Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · 11:20 AM

314 Linden Street, Camden, NJ

Featuring: Yuliya Basis, Andrii Didorenko

The Mallery Concert Series presents a free lunchtime performance featuring pianist Yuliya Basis and violinist Andrii Didorenko. The annual series offers a variety of concerts presented by the Rutgers–Camden Department of Fine Arts and directed by Artistic Director Joseph Schiavo.

Howells, Glière, and Poulenc

Featuring: Daniel Colaner, Isabella Craig, Yoni Levyatov, Bade Dastan, Serena Wang

Howells, Glière, and Poulenc is a Curtis Recital Series student performance featuring organ, horn, piano, and violin. The program pairs selections from Herbert Howells’s *Psalm-Preludes*, Set 1, with Reinhold Glière’s *Four Pieces, Op. 35*, and Francis Poulenc’s *Sonata*. The recital showcases Curtis students and collaborators in Field Concert Hall.

Music - Popular

Steal Your Peach: Allman Brothers x Grateful Dead Mashup

Featuring: Steal Your Peach, Hepner's Rebellion

Steal Your Peach presents a live mashup of music associated with the Allman Brothers and the Grateful Dead. Hepner’s Rebellion joins the lineup for this concert at Ardmore Music Hall.

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Hurricane Wisdom

Featuring: Hurricane Wisdom

Hurricane Wisdom comes to Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia’s Music Hall for an all-ages, standing-room-only general admission performance. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show beginning at 8 p.m.

Saxophonist Katie Neary & Her Band

Featuring: Katie Neary

Katie Neary brings her band to Chris’ Jazz Cafe for an evening of live jazz. A professional musician in Philadelphia and the surrounding area, Neary is also a student at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance. The event page describes her performance style as energetic, playful, and fueled by her enthusiasm for music.

Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 10:30 PM

Saxophonist Nate Hook & His Quartet

Featuring: Nate Hook

Saxophonist Nate Hook leads his quartet in a late-night jazz performance at Chris’ Jazz Cafe. Hook, a Texas native, developed his full-toned style through the Austin jazz community and began performing at the Elephant Room by age 14. He later joined the East Coast jazz scene, studying with Vincent Herring, Harold Mabern, Gary Thomas, and other prominent musicians.

Open Blues Jam

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: Havana (New Hope) When: 2026-10-29 at 20:00 Price: Price not available

Pat Finnerty & the Full Band

Featuring: Pat Finnerty & the Full Band, David Cope

Pat Finnerty and the Full Band present a pre-Halloween evening in two parts. The first set is live-band karaoke, followed by a performance of music by The Cars, featuring guest vocalist and guitarist David “Dave” Cope. The set is expected to include familiar Cars songs along with several deeper cuts.

Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 9:00 PM

Mom Weasel

Featuring: Mom Weasel

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: John & Peter's When: 2026-10-29 at 21:00 Price: Price not available

Kennett Flash

THE WILD HYMNS with special guests PAPER GRAVES

102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, PA

Featuring: The Wild Hymns, Paper Graves

The Kennett Flash presents The Wild Hymns, a York, Pennsylvania group blending folk-pop, dreamy art-rock, and mellow Americana, with special guests Paper Graves. The Wild Hymns are known for velvety vocals, emotionally expressive songwriting, hypnotic musicality, and intricate arrangements. Megan Woodland and Jeff Hewitt formed the group in 2014 after meeting through music, and they have released four independent full-length albums while touring internationally as both a duo and a full band. They are also preparing new original music and a full-length album for 2026.

Jacuzzi Boys ~ Strange Velvet

Featuring: Jacuzzi Boys, Strange Velvet

Jacuzzi Boys bring their sweaty, lo-fi psychedelic pop to Kung Fu Necktie for a live set alongside Strange Velvet. The Miami garage-rock trio has been making its distinctive sound since 2007, while South Jersey’s Strange Velvet blends classic rock, country, psychedelia, and other influences. Strange Velvet’s sophomore album, *Dogpen Jamboree*, is available everywhere.

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Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Members Fountain Finale

Featuring: Drew Nugent & The Midnight Society

Members are invited to Longwood Gardens for an evening marking the end of fountain season amid the colorful displays of the Chrysanthemum Festival. The celebration includes live music, extended evening hours, and a Halloween-themed illuminated fountain performance.

Natalie Brooke + Matt Jalbert Band

Featuring: Natalie Brooke, Matt Jalbert Band, Matt Jalbert

Natalie Brooke + Matt Jalbert Band bring an energetic night of funk, rock, jazz, and progressive instrumental music to MilkBoy Philadelphia. Natalie Brooke leads her Baltimore-area four-piece with keys, keytar, and vocals, combining fast tempos and heavy rock elements with jazz and classical influences. Her band is known for high-energy performances that invite audiences to dance, jump, and fully engage with the music.

Solar Myth Cancelled

Linda Sikhakhane

1131 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Featuring: Linda Sikhakhane, Cameron Campbell, Jayla Chee, Kabelo Boy Mokhatla

South African saxophonist Linda Sikhakhane was scheduled to perform with his band in a presentation of jazz and creative music at Solar Myth. The performance has been cancelled. Ars Nova Workshop hopes to reschedule it in 2027 and will announce further details when available.

The Colonial Theatre (Phoenixville)

Watsky X Infinity Anniversary Tour

Thu, Oct 29, 2026

227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA

Featuring: Watsky

Watsky celebrates the tenth anniversary of *x Infinity*, his creatively ambitious 2016 album, with a live performance paired with a synchronized screening of its visual album. The film consists of 18 interconnected music videos, creating a continuous audiovisual experience alongside the full album performance.

The Army, The Navy

Featuring: The Army, The Navy, Ella Woolsey

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: The Foundry (The Fillmore Philadelphia) When: 2026-10-29 at 20:00 Price: Price not available Full details: https://www.thefillmorephilly.com/events/the-army-the-navy

SAZÓN: SOY EMO ft. Planta Industrial

Featuring: Planta Industrial, Agent DMZ, WHOISTI?, Kyree4Kyng

SAZÓN: SOY EMO features Bronx-raised Dominican duo Planta Industrial, whose music combines post-punk, dark wave, pop, electronic, and rap. The event is part of SAZÓN, a queer Latin night known for rotating DJs, performers, and hosts, with Latin classics presented with an unconventional twist.

SPEED

Featuring: SPEED, E-Town Concrete, Division Of Mind, No Idols, Suicide Eyes

SPEED brings its intense Australian hardcore sound to Union Transfer, joined by E-Town Concrete, Division Of Mind, No Idols, and Suicide Eyes. Known for high-energy live performances and a direct, uncompromising approach, the Sydney five-piece has built an international reputation around its “ONLY ONE MODE” ethos: hardcore played fast, hard, and for the people who make up the scene.

Arun Ramamurthy Trio & Rudresh Mahanthappa Hero Trio

Featuring: Arun Ramamurthy Trio, Arun Ramamurthy, Rudresh Mahanthappa Hero Trio, Rudresh Mahanthappa

Arun Ramamurthy Trio and Rudresh Mahanthappa Hero Trio share a special double bill presented by Penn Live Arts. The performance brings together jazz and South Indian Carnatic traditions: violinist Arun Ramamurthy’s trio performs music from his album *New Moon*, along with original compositions and reimagined Carnatic repertoire, followed by the Rudresh Mahanthappa Hero Trio’s energetic interpretations of jazz classics and songs from across the musical landscape.

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Built To Spill

Featuring: Built To Spill, Quasi, Melanie Radford

Built To Spill performs at Ardmore Music Hall in a WXPN-presented concert, with Quasi and Melanie Radford. The show is part of a two-night Built To Spill engagement.

Patrick Droney

Featuring: Patrick Droney

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia When: 2026-10-30 at 20:00 Price: Price not available Full details: https://www.brooklynbowl.com/philadelphia/shows

Saxophonist Rico Jones & His Quintet

Featuring: Rico Jones, Jerome Gillespie, Anthony Golden, Mejedi Owusu, William Hill III

Rico Jones leads a five-piece jazz quintet at Chris’ Jazz Cafe, featuring saxophone, drums, double bass, trumpet, and piano. The performance highlights Jones’s work as a composer, bandleader, and improviser, drawing on the Black American musical tradition while exploring modern and spiritually grounded jazz.

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 11:00 PM

Oliver Mayman + Jam Session

Featuring: Oliver Mayman

Oliver Mayman + Jam Session features Philadelphia-based vibraphonist, composer, and educator Oliver Mayman. Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Mayman approaches the vibraphone as an instrument capable of combining the rhythmic function of drums with the harmonic range of piano. His inventive technique, creative musicianship, and work with four mallets have established him as a distinctive voice on the instrument.

Franklin Music Hall

Vince Staples: Cry Baby Tour

421 N. 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Featuring: Vince Staples, Private School

Vince Staples brings the Cry Baby Tour to Franklin Music Hall with support from Private School. The performance centers on Staples’ album *Dark Times*, a reflective and sonically expansive work that combines dense lyricism, layered production, dark humor, melancholy, and flashes of hope.

80's Revolution

Featuring: 80's Revolution

80’s Revolution is scheduled for a live performance at Havana in New Hope. The page lists an 8:00 p.m. show, with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. Guests can dine before or during the performance, with table service available.

Abby Lee Band

Featuring: Abby Lee Band

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: Jamey's House of Music When: 2026-10-30 at 20:00 Price: $20 online advance / $25 door

The Florring Stones

Featuring: The Florring Stones

The Florring Stones perform at Johnny Brenda’s in a general-admission concert for guests ages 21 and up. Valid identification is required for entry.

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Famous & Fallen

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: John & Peter's When: 2026-10-30 at 21:00 Price: Price not available

Kennett Flash

The Ant and Ang Band: Halloween Bash

102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, PA

Featuring: The Ant & Ang Band

The Ant and Ang Band brings its Halloween Bash to The Kennett Flash with a high-energy mix of blues, rock, funk, and soul. Costumes are encouraged, and attendees can participate in a costume contest for Flash prizes. The show is all ages and BYOB.

Keswick Theatre

Magical Mystery Doors

291 N Keswick Ave, Glenside, PA

Featuring: Magical Mystery Doors

Magical Mystery Doors brings together the music of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors in a single live performance. The show features well-known songs from all three bands, along with unexpected mashups and thematic transitions, including combinations such as “Hello, I Love You” with “Misty Mountain Hop,” “When The Levee Breaks” with “Dear Prudence,” and a sequence linking “The Rain Song,” “Riders on the Storm,” and “Here Comes the Sun.”

The Band Joe ~ Floating ~ Cameron Brooks

Featuring: The Band Joe, Floating, Cameron Brooks, Joe LaPree, Joe Merrill

The Band Joe, Floating, and Cameron Brooks share a bill at Kung Fu Necktie. The Band Joe brings contemporary indie rock with upbeat instrumentation, singer-songwriter lyrics, and prominent guitar solos. Floating performs Philadelphia-made shoegaze and dream pop shaped by personal music and melancholic daydreams, while singer-songwriter Cameron Brooks draws on Americana, folk rock, and country traditions.

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 8:30 PM

Ok Goodnight

Featuring: Ok Goodnight

Ok Goodnight brings its live performance to MilkBoy in Philadelphia. The event is sold out, with a waitlist available for fans seeking admission.

Miller Theater

Afro-Cuban All Stars

250 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Featuring: Afro-Cuban All Stars, Juan de Marcos

Afro-Cuban All Stars brings a high-energy celebration of Cuba’s musical heritage to Philadelphia. Led by Juan de Marcos, the legendary ensemble has helped preserve and expand Cuban music while introducing its most established players and newest stars to audiences worldwide. The group grew from the Buena Vista Social Club, the influential recording and musical movement that helped renew global interest in Cuban music.

Blush

Featuring: Blush, Outcry, Her Side of the Bed, Paratopia

Blush celebrates the release of a new single with a live performance at PhilaMOCA, joined by Outcry, Her Side of the Bed, and Paratopia. The evening combines dreamy, magical pop with riot grrrl intensity, atmospheric sounds, and high-energy party anthems.

Yebba: Jean Tour

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Featuring: Yebba

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: The Fillmore Philadelphia When: 2026-10-30 at 20:00 Price: Price not available Full details: https://www.thefillmorephilly.com/events/yebba-jean-tour

Blake Whiten

Featuring: Blake Whiten

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: The Foundry (The Fillmore Philadelphia) When: 2026-10-30 at 20:00 Price: Price not available Full details: https://www.thefillmorephilly.com/events/blake-whiten

Therapy Tour

Featuring: Anthony Brown and Group Therapy, Maurette Brown Clark

Therapy Tour brings Gospel artists Anthony Brown and Group Therapy together with Maurette Brown Clark for a 10-city journey centered on healing, worship, hope, and renewal. The experience is presented as more than a concert, offering music intended to encourage audiences and meet them wherever they are emotionally and spiritually.

Coco Montoya

Featuring: Coco Montoya

Coco Montoya brings his soulful, hard-driving electric blues to Wilmington for an evening of passionate singing and fiery guitar work. A self-taught, left-handed guitarist, Montoya developed his style under the guidance of Albert Collins, for whom he initially played drums, and UK blues legend John Mayall. His performances blend the lessons of those mentors with his own inventive approach.

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 8:30 PM

Holywatr

Featuring: Holywatr, Mercury

Holywatr brings a gritty, genre-crossing sound that combines nu metal, emo, hardcore, and alternative rock. Drawing inspiration from bands such as Deftones, the group pairs crushing riffs with soaring melodies and an intense live presence.

Asian Arts Initiative Cancelled

Concert: Swarnendu Mandal

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM

1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA

The Philadelphia concert featuring Kolkata-based classical sarod player and composer Swarnendu Mandal has been cancelled because of unforeseen circumstances. The program was to present an evening of Indian classical music co-presented by Asian Arts Initiative and Fire Museum Presents.

She Wants Revenge

Featuring: She Wants Revenge

She Wants Revenge is scheduled to perform in Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia’s Music Hall on Halloween. The concert is a standing-room-only general admission event, with support acts subject to change.

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 7:30 PM

Darryl Yokley Quartet Celebrating The Music Of Coltrane

Featuring: Darryl Yokley, Orrin Evans, Boris Kozlov, Wayne Smith Jr.

Darryl Yokley’s quartet presents a program celebrating music associated with John Coltrane. Yokley leads on saxophone, joined by pianist Orrin Evans, bassist Boris Kozlov, and drummer Wayne Smith Jr.

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 11:00 PM

James Santangelo's Late Night Jam

Featuring: James Santangelo

James Santangelo’s Late Night Jam features Philadelphia pianist James Santangelo, a prominent performer on the local jazz scene. He has shared stages with many Philadelphia jazz musicians and has also performed at the Kimmel Center, WHYY, the Union League, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, the Cape May Jazz Festival, and the Center City Jazz Festival.

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Franklin Music Hall

Making Time PURE HALLOWEEN™ with Boy Harsher, Model/Actriz, Conducta, Marie Davidson (DJ Set)

421 N. 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Featuring: Boy Harsher, Model/Actriz, Conducta, Marie Davidson, Kassie Krut, Dave P., Klip Collective

Making Time PURE HALLOWEEN™ brings Boy Harsher, Model/Actriz, Conducta, and Marie Davidson for a Halloween performance at Franklin Music Hall. The event also features Kassie Krut, Dave P., and Klip Collective.

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Break Even

Featuring: Break Even

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: Havana (New Hope) When: 2026-10-31 at 15:00 Price: Price not available

Dave Keyes Band with Very Special Guest Bennie Turner!

Featuring: Dave Keyes Band, Bennie Turner

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: Jamey's House of Music When: 2026-10-31 at 20:00 Price: $20 online advance / $25 door

Problem Addict, My Wife’s An Angel & Slomo Sapiens

Featuring: Problem Addict, My Wife’s An Angel, Slomo Sapiens, Foam Skeleton, Romain Let Us, Ceallaigh Manaaki, Greg Geiger, Jon Pritchard

Problem Addict, My Wife’s An Angel, and Slomo Sapiens headline an evening of heavy, abrasive, psychedelic-leaning music at Johnny Brenda’s. The program also features a puppet show by Foam Skeleton and a DJ set from Romain Let Us.

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Spit Shine Halloween Day Matinee

Featuring: Spit Shine

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: John & Peter's When: 2026-10-31 at 14:00 Price: Price not available

Third Eye Blind - Halloween 2026

Featuring: Third Eye Blind

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: The Fillmore Philadelphia When: 2026-10-31 at 20:00 Price: Price not available Full details: https://www.thefillmorephilly.com/events/third-eye-blind-halloween-2026

Porch Light - Hush Tour

Featuring: Porch Light, Nautics

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: The Foundry (The Fillmore Philadelphia) When: 2026-10-31 at 20:00 Price: Price not available Full details: https://www.thefillmorephilly.com/events/porch-light-hush-tour

Dracula's Ball ft. Lords of Acid

Featuring: Lords of Acid, Tapping The Vein

Dancing Ferret Concerts presents Dracula’s Ball at Underground Arts, headlined by Lords of Acid with support from Philadelphia-based Tapping The Vein. The Halloween event brings industrial, electro, and dance music together with Lords of Acid’s high-energy live performance and boundary-pushing visual style.

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Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 6:30 PM

Motionless In White

Featuring: Motionless In White

Motionless In White brings The Sweat and Blood Tour to Philadelphia for an evening performance at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 11:45 AM

The Music of Grateful Dead + More For Kids ft. Crickets & Cicadas

Featuring: Rock & Roll Playhouse, Crickets & Cicadas

The Rock & Roll Playhouse presents a family-oriented performance of Grateful Dead music along with additional songs for children, featuring Crickets & Cicadas. The event is designed for audiences of all ages.

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Willi Carlisle + East Nash Grass

Featuring: Willi Carlisle, East Nash Grass

Willi Carlisle and East Nash Grass perform live at Ardmore Music Hall. The evening concert features both acts in a general-admission setting.

First Presbyterian Church

Made in Philadelphia

35 West Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Featuring: Chelsea Reed, Philly Pops Jazz Combo

Made in Philadelphia is an afternoon concert celebrating the city’s influence on American music. Vocalist Chelsea Reed joins the Philly Pops Jazz Combo for a program centered on classic jazz vocal repertoire and the musicians, sounds, and traditions associated with Philadelphia.

Midnight Sun Orchestra

Featuring: Midnight Sun Orchestra

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: Havana (New Hope) When: 2026-11-01 at 13:00 Price: Price not available

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 12:00 PM

The Philly Blues Kings

Featuring: The Philly Blues Kings, Clarence Spady

The Philly Blues Kings are the house band at Jamey’s House of Music, performing the venue’s Sunday Blues Brunch and Jam for blues fans throughout the Delaware Valley. Their “straight-ahead blues” set features Clarence Spady on vocals and lead guitar, with the band joined by local, national, and international blues artists and guest musicians who sit in during the jam.

Live Music in the Beer Garden

Featuring: Conjunto Philadelphia

Live music accompanies an evening gathering in Longwood Gardens’ Beer Garden, an outdoor venue featuring Victory Brewing Company craft selections, including beers brewed specially for Longwood while supplies last, along with casual food. The rotating musical program is designed for relaxed evenings with family, friends, or a date, and performances may be followed by Illuminated Fountain Performances in the Main Fountain Garden.

Illuminated Fountain Performances

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Illuminated Fountain Performances transform Longwood Gardens’ Main Fountain Garden into a nighttime spectacle, with water rising, spinning, and dancing to music in an array of colors. Before the 30-minute presentation, visitors can explore the five-acre garden in an atmosphere inspired by old-world charm.

Solar Myth

Marshall Allen’s Ghost Horizons

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 7:00 PM

1131 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Featuring: Marshall Allen, Mikel Avery, Jamal Moore, Tara Middleton, DM Hotep, Eugene Lew

Marshall Allen’s Ghost Horizons brings centenarian saxophonist and Sun Ra Arkestra veteran Marshall Allen back to Solar Myth for a Halloween-season performance with an evolving, improvisational ensemble. Now 102, Allen has spent more than six decades with the Arkestra and has led it for over 25 years, while continuing to develop his own voice on alto saxophone and electronic wind instrument.

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 8:00 PM

Ethan Regan - Young Regan Tour

Featuring: Ethan Regan, Lily Kershaw

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: The Foundry (The Fillmore Philadelphia) When: 2026-11-01 at 20:00 Price: Price not available Full details: https://www.thefillmorephilly.com/events/ethan-regan-young-regan-tour

The Met Philadelphia

RAWAYANA - ¿Dónde es el after? World Tour

Sun, Nov 1, 2026

858 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA

Featuring: Rawayana

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: The Met Philadelphia When: 2026-11-01 Price: Price not available

The Newtown Theatre

Let's Get It On: Celebrating the Music of Marvin Gaye & Motown

120 North State Street, Newtown, PA

Featuring: Jackie’s Boy

Let's Get It On: Celebrating the Music of Marvin Gaye & Motown is a concert led by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Jackie’s Boy. The performance pays tribute to Marvin Gaye and showcases music by other Motown artists.

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Bad Luck 13 Riot Extravaganza

Featuring: Bad Luck 13 Riot Extravaganza, CHOPPED UP, Hard Turf, Sālik, Cheddabreed, RingRust, Schoolly D

Bad Luck 13 Riot Extravaganza brings a high-impact shock-rock performance to Underground Arts, with masked performers, fictional identities, and theatrics involving thumbtacks and barbed wire that blend wrestling-style spectacle with death metal. The event also features Philadelphia rapper Schoolly D, alongside CHOPPED UP, Hard Turf, Sālik, Cheddabreed, and RingRust.

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 7:30 PM

Judah & The Lion

Featuring: Judah & The Lion, Judah Akers, Brian MacDonald, Breakfield, Band of Silver

Judah & The Lion brings its folk-rock and pop-inflected sound to Union Transfer, with support from Breakfield and Band of Silver. The Nashville band centers on Judah Akers and Brian MacDonald, whose musical partnership began in college in 2011 and has grown into a close creative brotherhood.

Paige Fish

Featuring: Paige Fish, Hank Garrett

Paige Fish brings her cinematic pop and country storytelling to MilkBoy Philadelphia, with support from Oklahoma City singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hank Garrett. Fish, a Utah-born artist from Springville, began writing songs as a child and developed a following through social media. Her music draws on influences including Stevie Nicks, Norah Jones, Noah Kahan, and Zach Bryan, and features deeply personal, diary-like lyrics. Her 2023 song “26 and 24” helped raise her profile, followed by three releases including the fan favorite *Baby Blondie*. She has since become a regular headliner known for selling out venues around the country.

CHIEF KEEF

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Featuring: Chief Keef

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: The Fillmore Philadelphia When: 2026-11-02 at 20:00 Price: Price not available Full details: https://www.thefillmorephilly.com/events/chief-keef

Pretty Sick

Featuring: Pretty Sick, Computerwife

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: The Foundry (The Fillmore Philadelphia) When: 2026-11-02 at 20:00 Price: Price not available Full details: https://www.thefillmorephilly.com/events/pretty-sick

HARBOUR

Featuring: HARBOUR, Southcourt

HARBOUR performs at Underground Arts in Philadelphia with support from Southcourt. The event is a standing-room general admission show for guests age 21 and older.

Powerpocket

Featuring: Powerpocket, Chris Oatts

Powerpocket brings jazz improvisation together with the heavy grooves and psychedelic colors of rock, funk, and soul. The Philadelphia quartet performs original compositions contributed by every band member, reshaping the music spontaneously from one performance to the next.

Franklin Music Hall

PALACE: USA & Canada Tour 2026

Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · 8:00 PM

421 N. 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Featuring: PALACE, Willie J. Healey, Leo Wyndham, Rupert Turner, Matt Hodges

PALACE bring their USA and Canada Tour 2026 to Franklin Music Hall with support from Willie J. Healey. The London band—Leo Wyndham, Rupert Turner, and Matt Hodges—has been making music together for more than a decade, developing a sound that moves between atmospheric, ethereal textures and blues- and Americana-influenced songwriting.

Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Jillian Ashcraft Jazz Quartet Dinner Show

Featuring: Jillian Ashcraft Jazz Quartet

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: Havana (New Hope) When: 2026-11-03 at 18:00 Price: Price not available

Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · 8:00 PM

Bass Drum of Death

Featuring: Bass Drum of Death, Chained Bliss

Bass Drum of Death headlines an R5 Productions concert at Johnny Brenda’s, bringing their gritty, garage-rock-influenced sound to Philadelphia. The band’s sixth album, *SIX*, represents a return to the stripped-down creative process of its earliest records, while adding a full-band approach to the writing and recording. Frontman John Barrett worked with guitarist Jim Barrett and drummer Ian Kirkpatrick at his Nashville home studio, with producer Jeremy Ferguson handling the mixing and later hosting the band at Battle Tapes studio. The resulting music draws on influences including The Stooges and ZZ Top.

Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · 9:00 PM

GOBOT

Featuring: Gobot, Gabe, Bizz, Tim

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: John & Peter's When: 2026-11-03 at 21:00 Price: Price not available

Sellersville Theater 1894

Toronzo Cannon

Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · 8:00 PM

24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, PA

Featuring: Toronzo Cannon

Toronzo Cannon brings his contemporary blues to Sellersville Theater 1894, combining emotionally direct original songs with fiery guitar playing and commanding vocals. His music draws on blues legends such as Hound Dog Taylor, Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Albert King, Son Seals, and Jimi Hendrix, while reflecting Cannon’s distinctly personal sound.

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Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · 8:30 PM

Blu DeTiger

Featuring: Blu DeTiger

Blu DeTiger brings her genre-blending live show to Underground Arts in Philadelphia. A bassist, singer, and songwriter, DeTiger combines funk, pop, rock, electronic, and disco influences with energetic performances centered on her distinctive bass playing.

Hiss Golden Messenger

Featuring: Hiss Golden Messenger, Sam Amidon

Hiss Golden Messenger performs at Ardmore Music Hall in a WXPN-presented concert, with Sam Amidon. The evening is open to guests ages 21 and older.

Vocalist Jackie Johnson & Her Ensemble

Featuring: Jackie Johnson

Vocalist Jackie Johnson performs with her ensemble at Chris’ Jazz Cafe, with two set times during the evening. Guests can choose general admission with the café’s à la carte menu, a dinner-and-show package, or a VIP dinner-and-show package with stage-front seating.

1st Wednesdays with the Walls

Featuring: Ed & Tina

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: Havana (New Hope) When: 2026-11-04 at 19:00 Price: Price not available

Johnny Brenda's Sold Out

Madra Salach

Featuring: Madra Salach

Madra Salach brings a contemporary take on Irish folk to Johnny Brenda’s. The six-piece group from Dublin combines traditional Irish songs and influences with original material, experimental textures, and poetic storytelling. Their arrangements draw on harmonium, mandolin, tin whistle, percussion, guitar, electronics, and powerful vocals.

Kennett Flash

One Alternative (Fundraiser Show for If Not For Music)

102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, PA

Featuring: Jill Haley, Dana Allaband, Mark Oppenlander, Chico Huff, Tony DeAngelis

One Alternative is an acoustic-fusion performance and fundraiser presented by If Not for Music. The group blends jazz, rock, folk, and classical influences, with proceeds supporting If Not for Music’s mission of providing musical opportunities and instruments to aspiring musicians in need.

Banda AL9 ~ Log Flume

Featuring: Banda AL9, Log Flume

Banda AL9 brings its energetic Brazilian rock ’n’ roll to Philadelphia with support from Log Flume, a power-pop band from the city’s local music scene. The show follows Banda AL9’s breakout year and the release of its album *Hey! Hey! We’re Banda AL9*, while Log Flume will perform songs from its new sophomore album, *Go Where The Money Goes*.

Jackie Evans

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Featuring: Jackie Evans

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: MilkBoy Philadelphia When: 2026-11-04 at 20:00 Price: Price not available

Madds Buckley 2026/2027 North American Tour

Featuring: Madds Buckley, Brye

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: The Foundry (The Fillmore Philadelphia) When: 2026-11-04 at 20:00 Price: Price not available Full details: https://www.thefillmorephilly.com/events/madds-buckley-2026-2027-north-american-tour

Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam

Featuring: Hamilton Leithauser, Rostam, Johanna Samuels

Hamilton Leithauser and Rostam headline an evening of rock, indie pop, and singer-songwriter music at Underground Arts, with Johanna Samuels opening. Leithauser, the former Walkmen frontman, brings his distinctive voice and sharp, vivid songwriting, including material from his 2025 album *This Side of the Island*, a groovier, bass-forward record co-produced with Aaron Dessner and Anna Stumpf.

Brutalismus 3000: Harmony US Tour 2026

Featuring: Brutalismus 3000, Dorian Electra, EERA, govlink

Brutalismus 3000 brings its Harmony US Tour to Union Transfer on November 4. The Berlin-based duo combines early gabber and hardstyle with punk and wave influences, creating a fast, abrasive, and contemporary sound built around heavy kicks, distinctive synthesizers, and classic 909 drum-machine textures.

Bristol Riverside Theatre

Fast Times: 80’s Concert Experience

Wed, Nov 4, 2026 – Sun, Nov 8, 2026

120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA

Featuring: Fast Times

Fast Times: 80’s Concert Experience is a high-energy live concert built as an immersive celebration of 1980s music and style. More than a traditional cover band, the show recreates the era’s oversized guitars, bold fashion, and singalong atmosphere with songs associated with Guns N’ Roses, Depeche Mode, Bon Jovi, and other major acts of the decade.

Comedy

Special Event: That One Mailman

The Broadway Theatre of Pitman

Featuring: Sean Fogelson

That One Mailman is the live comedy persona of Sean Fogelson, a Cincinnati comedian who built an audience on TikTok with humorous sketches and stories. His stage show expands beyond short-form videos, featuring audience interaction, an energetic presence, and candid, comedic stories from his life. Fogelson is also touring with Gary Owen.

Psycho with Jamie Wolf

43 S Broadway, Pitman, NJ

Featuring: Jamie Wolf, Tyler Wolf, Chris Aileo

Psycho with Jamie Wolf is a stand-up comedy show led by Jamie Wolf, a comedian known for exploring dark and taboo subjects through sharply written material and an energetic stage presence. Wolf is a regular at New York City’s Comedy Cellar and has built a following of more than 300,000 people across Instagram and TikTok. He won the 2024 New York’s Funniest competition at the New York Comedy Festival, previously won Philly’s Phunniest in 2019, and has been recognized as a comedian to watch by the New York Comedy Festival and Time Out New York.

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

Laugh Lounge

226 N. High Street, West Chester, PA

Featuring: Cyndy Cecil, Vince Valentine, Becky Veduccio

Laugh Lounge is Uptown’s stand-up comedy series, bringing three comedians together for an evening of varied comedic styles, perspectives, and punchlines. The October 2026 performance promises an energetic night of live comedy, with opportunities to enjoy a drink and spend the evening with friends.

ComedySportz Philadelphia

Murder Manor

2030 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA

Featuring: ComedySportz

Murder Manor is an improvised murder-mystery comedy featuring suspects, victims, and detectives portrayed by members of ComedySportz, Philadelphia’s longest-running comedy show. The audience can expect intrigue, a mystery to solve, a major reveal, and possibly an unexpected twist, with the story changing from performance to performance.

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ComedySportz Philadelphia

The Boo! Show

2030 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA

The Boo! Show is a Halloween-themed improv comedy performance for adults. Expect hysterical, gasp-provoking comedy, plenty of opportunities to scream with laughter, and a BYOB setup.

Kelly Center for Music

SCIENCE Fiction with Frank Lloyd Wrong

4-6 E. Eagle Road, Havertown, PA

Featuring: Frank Lloyd Wrong

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: Kelly Center for Music, Arts and Community When: 2026-10-30 at 19:30 Price: From $18

ComedySportz Philadelphia

ComedySportz

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM

2030 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA

Featuring: ComedySportz

ComedySportz is an interactive improv competition at CSz Philadelphia at the Adrienne. Two teams of improvisers face off in a series of official improv games, while a referee keeps time, calls fouls, and guides the action. Audience members participate by offering suggestions, awarding points, and helping choose the winning team.

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 – Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Special Event: Mark Viera

Featuring: Mark Viera

Mark Viera brings his live stand-up show, “Tales of a Nuyorican,” to Helium Comedy Club. Born and raised in the Bronx, Viera draws on his New York upbringing and relatable life experiences, along with impressions and character work inspired by television favorites including “Carol Burnett,” “Sanford and Son,” and “Three’s Company.”

Plays & Players Theatre

Crossroads Comedy

1714 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: Plays & Players Theatre When: 2026-10-27 Price: Price not available

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 – Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · 6:30 PM

Special Event: Taylor Tomlinson

Featuring: Taylor Tomlinson

Taylor Tomlinson brings her acclaimed stand-up to Helium Comedy Club for a special engagement. With 15 years of experience and four Netflix specials released before turning 32, Tomlinson draws on family, faith, relationships, and mental health, pairing sharp self-awareness with candid vulnerability. Her work has earned recognition from CNN, Rolling Stone, Forbes, TIME, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporter.

Plays & Players Theatre

Caked-Up Comedy

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

1714 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: Plays & Players Theatre When: 2026-11-03 Price: Price not available

Special Event: Daniela Mora

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Featuring: Daniela Mora

Daniela Mora brings her stand-up comedy to Helium Comedy Club as a New York-based comedian, creator, and actress. Named a 2023 New York Comedy Festival “Creator to Watch,” Mora released her debut special on Tubi through its “Jokes on Us: New Voices in Comedy” program. She has also appeared on Amazon Prime and Adult Swim, performs regularly at New York City’s Comedy Cellar, and draws on her Hispanic background for a playful style both onstage and online.

Adam Ray: WHO IS ME Tour

Featuring: Adam Ray

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: The Fillmore Philadelphia When: 2026-11-04 at 19:30 Price: Price not available Full details: https://www.thefillmorephilly.com/events/adam-ray-who-is-me-tour

Delaware Theatre Company

Sam Kissajukian: 300 Paintings

200 Water Street, Wilmington, Delaware

Featuring: Sam Kissajukian

Sam Kissajukian: 300 Paintings is a solo performance created and performed by Sydney comedian Sam Kissajukian. The show follows his decision in 2021 to leave stand-up, move into an abandoned cake factory, and devote himself to painting. During a six-month manic episode, he produced 300 large-scale works that unintentionally recorded his changing mental state. With humor and candid reflection, Kissajukian explores creativity, mental health, and the connection between artistic expression and emotional experience.

Dance

Village of Industry & Art

UP!

320 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Featuring: Pilobolus

UP! is an immersive, participatory performance by dance-theater company Pilobolus, presented with Opera Philadelphia and Village of Industry and Art. Inspired by the playful magic of *Mary Poppins* and the vibrant atmosphere of Studio 54, the experience uses illuminated umbrellas created in collaboration with MIT to build a large-scale, moving visual spectacle.

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 11:00 PM

Havana "After Hours" DJ Dance 11pm

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: Havana (New Hope) When: 2026-10-30 at 23:00 Price: Price not available

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 10:00 PM

Emo Night Philly

Featuring: DJ Deejay

DJ Deejay presents Emo Night Philly, a sing-along dance party at Kung Fu Necktie celebrating emo favorites. Launched in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood in January 2011, it is described as the city’s longest-running party of its kind, featuring music associated with the emo and pop-punk scenes.

SUPERNATURAL DANCE PARTY

Riot Nerd presents a two-room Supernatural Dance Party at Underground Arts, with one ticket granting access to two themed dance experiences. The Crypt takes over the Main Room with vampire-inspired decor and dance-pop selections, while The Coven in the Black Box offers a witch-themed night of dark pop and hyperpop.

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 – Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 5:00 PM

West Philly Swingers

Featuring: West Philly Swingers

West Philly Swingers presents “Swing O’ Ween,” a Halloween-themed dance performance featuring Lindy Hop and West Coast Swing. The Penn student show uses energetic choreography and familiar Halloween character archetypes to create a spooky, adventurous journey on the dance floor.

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 9:30 PM

Halloween Costume Dance Party

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No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: Havana (New Hope) When: 2026-10-31 at 21:30 Price: Price not available

Rocky Horror Picture Show Halloween Dance Party!

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: John & Peter's When: 2026-10-31 at 21:00 Price: Price not available

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Haunted Hotline: A Spooky Pop Night

Featuring: @outergr8ce

Haunted Hotline: A Spooky Pop Night is a 21-and-over Halloween dance party presented by What The Dance at Kung Fu Necktie. DJ @outergr8ce will play a high-energy mix of pop hits from artists including Lady Gaga, Kim Petras, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli xcx, Doja Cat, Ashnikko, Kesha, Britney Spears, Billie Eilish, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, and Slayyyter, along with more spooky pop anthems. Costumes are encouraged.

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 10:00 PM

Emo Night Philly – It’s ONLY Halloween

Featuring: DJ Sabrina

Emo Night Philly brings its Halloween-only party to Kung Fu Necktie for a late-night costume celebration. The event features DJ Sabrina spinning emo music throughout the night, with attendees encouraged to come dressed in costume.

The 5th Annual 80's + 90's Halloween Dance Party

The Colonial Theatre (Phoenixville) Sold Out

Riot Nerd presents the fifth annual 80’s + 90’s Halloween Dance Party at MilkBoy in Philadelphia. The event celebrates the music and culture of the 1980s and 1990s with a Halloween-themed dance party.

Phoenixville Halloween Bash

227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA

Phoenixville Halloween Bash is a Halloween dance party hosted by Mayor Peter at The Colonial Theatre. The theatre transforms into a Monster Mash-inspired celebration with live performances, immersive rooms, specialty drinks, a costume contest, surprises, and dancing throughout the evening.

Scottish Rite Auditorium

Tricia Sloan Dance Studio - Beauty and the Beast Ballet

315 White Horse Pike, Collingswood, NJ

Featuring: Tricia Sloan Dance Studio

Tricia Sloan Dance Studio presents its annual ballet adaptation of *Beauty and the Beast*, following Belle from a provincial French town into an enchanted castle, where she discovers the story behind the Beast’s curse and develops affection for the castle’s magical residents. The production has been presented at the Scottish Rite in Collingswood since its debut in 2017, and 2026 marks its seventh year. The program includes interactive audience participation and a red-carpet meet-and-greet with princesses.

Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Introduction to Ballroom Dancing

Wed, Nov 4, 2026 – Sun, Nov 15, 2026

Introduction to Ballroom Dancing is an in-person wellbeing class at Longwood Gardens that introduces participants to ballroom and Latin dance in an elegant ballroom setting. Instructors from Carousel Ballroom in West Chester will teach the fundamentals of Waltz and Rumba in a welcoming environment for complete beginners and those seeking greater confidence on the dance floor. No previous experience is needed, and participants may attend alone or with a partner.

Suzanne Roberts Theatre

Fall Series 2026

480 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Featuring: BalletX

Fall Series 2026 brings three contemporary ballet works to BalletX’s Suzanne Roberts Theatre. The program opens with the world premiere of Loughlan Prior’s *Speakeasy*, a vivid journey through Prohibition-era Philadelphia, where jazz, glamour, and danger collide. The work features scenic and costume design by Emma Kingsbury and an original score by Frank Moon.

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Baile Salsa

Through Fri, Jun 4, 2027

Featuring: DJ Papi Chulo, Joe Figueroa

Baile Salsa returns to Studio One at The Grand Opera House for the 2026–2027 season, featuring salsa dancing, music, and instruction from DJ Papi Chulo and Joe Figueroa. Guests can dance to salsa favorites on The Grand’s expansive dance floor during this recurring Friday-night event.

Through Fri, Jun 11, 2027

Country Line Dancing

Featuring: Rob Holley

Country Line Dancing returns to The Grand for the 2026–2027 season, with DJ and award-winning choreographer Rob Holley leading instruction throughout the evening. Guests can put on their cowboy boots and hats, learn country line dances, and dance to a selection of country hits in a honky-tonk and two-step atmosphere.

Talk/Lecture

Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM

DelArt Readers – Gabriele by Anne & Claire Berest

DelArt Readers is a monthly, community-led book club at the Delaware Art Museum focused on fiction and nonfiction connected to art, artists, the artistic process, the Museum’s collections, or its exhibitions. Meetings encourage discussion, debate, celebration, and connection among participants.

Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Storytime

Featuring: Holden Barnes

Storytime invites young children and their families to gather beneath the London plane trees in West Conservatory Plaza for a seasonal reading experience. Longwood educators share two or three seasonally inspired stories through engaging read-alouds, followed by time for families to browse and read from a curated selection of books together.

Through Fri, Oct 30, 2026

RE:SEARCH Oberlander Prize Forum V

The Colonial Theatre (Phoenixville)

RE:SEARCH Oberlander Prize Forum V is a three-day landscape architecture symposium presented at Longwood Gardens in partnership with The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF). The program examines how research, documentation, and holistic analysis inform design, management, and the changing relationship between landscape research and practice. It includes an evening reception and keynote, a full-day conference, and mobile workshops at several regional gardens and cultural landscapes.

The Greatest Moments in Philadelphia Sports History with Glen Macnow, Ray Didinger, & Joe Conklin

227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA

Featuring: Ray Didinger, Glen Macnow, Joe Conklin

Ray Didinger, Glen Macnow, and Joe Conklin return to the Colonial Theatre for a multimedia celebration of Philadelphia sports. Didinger and Macnow recount stories behind the city’s championships, struggles, triumphs, and unforgettable highlights, accompanied by clips of iconic moments. Conklin brings comedy to the program by impersonating legendary Philadelphia sports voices, including Harry Kalas, Whitey Ashburn, Merrill Reese, Mike Quick, and others.

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 11:00 AM

October Spotlight Tour: Moments in History

Swarthmore College Lang Performing Arts Center

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: James A. Michener Art Museum When: 2026-10-31 at 11:00 Price: Price not available Full details: https://michenerartmuseum.org/event/october-spotlight-tour-moments-in-history-2/2026-10-31/

Thomas B. McCabe Lecture

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 11:00 AM

500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Featuring: Vivek Varma, Dawn Porter

The Thomas B. McCabe Lecture, “Humanity in Jeopardy? A Swattie’s Journey—and a Case for Leadership, Truth, Values, and the Liberal Arts,” features Vivek Varma ’88 in conversation with filmmaker Dawn Porter ’88, H’21. Using a playful, Jeopardy!-inspired format, Varma will discuss the people, experiences, and questions that shaped his views on leadership and responsibility.

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Swarthmore College Lang Performing Arts Center

President's Panel

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 2:30 PM

500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Featuring: Valerie Smith

President’s Panel brings together President Valerie Smith and campus leaders for a conversation about Swarthmore College and campus life, followed by an opportunity for attendees to ask questions.

Ellarslie Open (Trenton City Museum)

Dangerous Women 3: Panel Discussion with Christina Weyl

1 Theater Lane, Trenton, NJ

Featuring: Christina Weyl

Dangerous Women 3: Panel Discussion with Christina Weyl is the first of four “DW3 Sundays” connected to the Dangerous Women 3 exhibition. The program welcomes Christina Weyl, an author, scholar, curator, and director of The Atelier 17 Project, for a discussion about the women artists who helped advance modernism and feminism through the influential Atelier 17 printmaking studio.

Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts

ZoomOnArt Program: Peter Dudek

Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 11:20 AM

Featuring: Peter Dudek

ZoomOnArt presents an interactive conversation with artist Peter Dudek, whose practice includes large- and small-scale installations, sculpture, exhibition curation, and work exploring architectural themes. Dudek will share images or short videos of their work and respond to audience questions, allowing attendees to help direct the discussion.

Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 6:00 PM

A Duchamp Retrospective for Today

Featuring: Matthew Affron

Matthew Affron, co-curator of the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s first U.S. retrospective devoted to Marcel Duchamp in 50 years, presents a behind-the-scenes look at the exhibition. He discusses how the retrospective was developed, along with selected works and Duchamp’s continuing relevance.

Parkway Central Library

Angela Nissel | Good Grief, Pass The Bread Mom is Dead

1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Featuring: Angela Nissel, Tayyib Smith

Angela Nissel presents *Good Grief, Pass the Bread, Mom Is Dead*, a candid, funny, and deeply moving memoir about becoming the caretaker of her terminally ill mother. In conversation with Tayyib Smith, Nissel discusses the complicated pursuit of her mother’s approval, the personal crises that shaped their relationship, and the grief and resilience that followed her mother’s death.

Community Arts Center (Wallingford)

Mad Poets Society Reading

414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA

The Mad Poets Society Reading brings a poetry reading to the Community Arts Center in Wallingford. Information about the participating readers is available through the Mad Poets Society website.

Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · 8:30 AM

Washington Croissant-ing the DelawareA Special Tour of The Crossing with Joshua Lessard

Featuring: Joshua Lessard

Washington Croissant-ing the Delaware offers an early-morning, behind-the-scenes tour of *The Crossing: Picturing the American Revolution* led by Joshua Lessard, the museum’s Director of Exhibitions. Participants begin in the lobby with coffee and croissants before entering the galleries ahead of public hours.

Parkway Central Library

Jesse Wegman | The Lost Founder

1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Featuring: Jesse Wegman, Patrick Spero, Ph.D.

Jesse Wegman presents *The Lost Founder*, his account of James Wilson, an influential yet largely forgotten Founding Father. In conversation with Patrick Spero, Ph.D., Wegman examines Wilson’s role in the struggle for independence, the drafting and adoption of the Constitution, and the development of American ideas about popular sovereignty, presidential power, and the federal government.

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Fri, Oct 30, 2026 – Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 11:30 AM

Spotlight Tours

The Athenaeum of Philadelphia Cancelled

Featuring: Holden Barnes

Spotlight Tours are guided, 30-minute walks that introduce visitors to Longwood Gardens’ seasonal highlights and distinctive garden areas. During the 2026 autumn series, guides will focus on the Chrysanthemum Festival, including the horticulture, art, and science behind its displays. Tours are led by Holden Barnes and have limited capacity.

What the Founders Read

Through Sat, Dec 19, 2026

Featuring: Bradley Owen, Ph.D.

What the Founders Read is a yearlong discussion group for Athenæum members, led by Bradley Owen, Ph.D. The group examines the education of the American Founders, with particular attention to their engagement with the classical literature and ideas of ancient Greece and Rome and the ways those influences shaped the ideals of the new nation.

Transcendent: Landscapes of the Hudson River School Guided Tours

Through Sat, Jan 9, 2027

Transcendent: Landscapes of the Hudson River School Guided Tours offers a closer look at the Delaware Art Museum’s exhibition through a guided exploration of its highlights. Led by a trained Museum Educator, each tour considers how Hudson River School artists portrayed nature as the primary locus of the divine.

Through Thu, May 13, 2027

Philosophy Discussion Group: The Meaning of Life

Featuring: Bradley Owen, Ph.D.

The Philosophy Discussion Group: The Meaning of Life is a monthly Athenaeum discussion series led by Bradley Owen, Ph.D. Participants will examine competing philosophical views about whether life has meaning, using *The Meaning of Life*, edited by E. D. Klemke. The readings are organized around three themes: whether life is meaningless without God, whether life can be meaningful without belief in God, and whether the question of life’s meaning is itself significant or legitimate.

Bristol Books & Bindery

BRT Book Club

Through Thu, Jun 3, 2027

129 Mill Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania

Featuring: Amy Kaissar, Ken Kaissar

BRT Book Club is a relaxed, welcoming discussion series led by Bristol Riverside Theatre Co-Producing Directors Amy and Ken Kaissar. Across six meetups, participants will read and discuss six plays, exploring their stories, characters, and the elements that make them effective onstage. The gatherings are intended for theatre lovers and include casual conversation, opportunities to meet fellow audience members, and the option to enjoy a glass of wine.

Theater

Thu, Oct 29, 2026 – Sat, Oct 31, 2026

Penn Players

Featuring: Penn Players

Penn Players presents *The Prom*, a musical comedy about Emma and Alyssa, two young women in love who want to attend prom together in Edgewater, Indiana. When their community threatens to cancel the event rather than allow them to go as a couple, a group of self-absorbed Broadway actors arrives to champion an inclusive prom—and to revive their own struggling careers through favorable publicity.

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Special Event: Rocky Horror Drag Brunch

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Featuring: Stefani Steel

A glitter-filled Rocky Horror drag brunch celebrates the outrageous spirit of *The Rocky Horror Show*, including “The Time Warp” and “Science Fiction/Double Feature.” Guests can expect fishnets, glam, high-energy drag performances, and opportunities to sing along and join in the fun. The event is hosted by Stefani Steel.

InterAct Theatre Company

Charlottesville

302 South Hicks Street, Philadelphia, PA

Featuring: Priyanka Shetty

Charlottesville is a tour-de-force solo performance about the power of witnessing, created entirely from more than 100 firsthand interviews with Charlottesville residents, court transcripts, and news reports. The Philadelphia premiere examines the tragic events of August 11 and 12, 2017, portraying a community in crisis alongside activists, students, residents, lawyers, far-right figures, and political leaders.

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The Met Philadelphia

MARVIN - The Marvin Gaye Musical

Sat, Oct 31, 2026

858 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: The Met Philadelphia When: 2026-10-31 Price: Price not available

Academy Of Music

The Great Gatsby

240 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Featuring: Jake David Smith, Joshua Grosso, Lila Coogan, Will Branner, Tally Sessions

The Tony Award–winning musical The Great Gatsby brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s tale of passion, ambition, wealth, and tragedy to the stage in a lavish Roaring Twenties production. The story follows the glittering world of Jay Gatsby and the people drawn into his extravagant pursuit of love, with an original score blending jazz and pop influences.

Bucks County Playhouse

Rock of Ages

70 South Main Street, New Hope, PA

Rock of Ages is a Tony-nominated ’80s rock musical filled with extravagant characters, cheeky humor, and iconic songs from the decade. This high-energy October production invites audiences to let loose with a crowd or enjoy a lively night out on their own.

Hedgerow Theatre

Misery

64 Rose Valley Rd, Media, PA

Featuring: Hedgerow Theatre Company

Hedgerow Theatre Company opens its 2026–27 season with *Misery*, a chilling psychological thriller about obsession, fame, and survival. William Goldman adapted the play from Stephen King’s novel, and Catharine Slusar directs the production.

Hedgerow Theatre

Tales from Poe

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 – Sun, Nov 1, 2026

64 Rose Valley Rd, Media, PA

Tales from Poe returns as a Halloween-season Hedgerow tradition, bringing Edgar Allan Poe’s poetry and short stories to the stage in a suspenseful theatrical journey through horror, darkness, and supernatural imagination. The adaptation includes signature works such as “The Tell-Tale Heart” and “Annabel Lee,” performed by a fluid ensemble of storytellers.

Ritz Theatre Company (Oaklyn)

Tell-Tale Poe

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 2:00 PM

915 White Horse Pike, Haddon Township, NJ

Featuring: Helen McKenna

Tell-Tale Poe is a two-act theatrical presentation starring Helen McKenna. The production explores Edgar Allan Poe’s life and legacy through the perspectives of Sarah Helen Whitman, the poet who was briefly engaged to Poe and later spent decades disputing misinformation about him, and Poe himself as he confronts his reputation and performs selections from his most celebrated writing.

Rowan University College of Performing Arts (Pfleeger Concert Hall, Wilson Hall)

The Adding Machine

Thu, Oct 29, 2026 – Sun, Nov 1, 2026

201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ

The Adding Machine is a MainStage theatre production presented by Rowan University’s Department of Theatre & Dance as part of the 2026–2027 MainStage season. The production is directed by Dane Eissler.

Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts (Walter K. Gordon Theater, Stedman Gallery)

No, No Nannette Musical

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 – Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 10:00 AM

314 Linden Street, Camden, NJ

Featuring: Symphony in C

Rutgers-Camden Theater, in partnership with Symphony in C, presents *No, No, Nanette*, a classic musical comedy set amid a blackmail scheme involving three couples sharing a cottage in Atlantic City. The production combines professional and student performers with a 31-piece orchestra and features Vincent Youmans’ celebrated score, including “Tea for Two” and “I Want to Be Happy.”

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SALT Performing Arts (Chester Springs)

Oliver!

1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: SALT Performing Arts (Chester Springs) When: 2026-10-09 at 19:00 Price: From $30

The Sedgwick Theater

Witch

7137 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Witch by Jen Silverman, adapted from John Ford and Thomas Dekker’s *The Witch of Edmonton*, follows a charming devil who arrives in the quiet village of Edmonton offering to trade its residents’ darkest wishes for their souls. Elizabeth, branded a “witch” and rejected by the town, seems like an easy target, but her soul proves difficult to purchase. As the devil repeatedly returns to persuade her, unexpected passions emerge, alliances take shape, and the village is permanently transformed.

Ursinus College (Kaleidoscope / events)

UC Theater presents “Rhinoceros”

Thu, Oct 29, 2026 – Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 7:30 PM

601 East Main Street, Collegeville, PA

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: Kaleidoscope When: 2026-10-29 at 19:30 Price: $5-$10 Full details: https://www.ursinus.edu/live/events/44207-uc-theater-presents-rhinoceros

Walnut Street Theatre

THE ADDAMS FAMILY: The Musical

825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

THE ADDAMS FAMILY: The Musical is a darkly comic musical about the wonderfully peculiar Addams family. Wednesday Addams has fallen for a kind, intelligent young man from a respectable family, but her parents have never met him. She asks her father, Gomez, to keep the relationship secret from Morticia, placing him in an impossible position before the families meet for a disastrous dinner with Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

Wilma Theater

Horsegirl & Cowdaddy

265 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA

Featuring: Lindsay Smiling

Horsegirl & Cowdaddy is a world-premiere play by DJ Hills, directed by Adil Mansoor and co-produced with Soho Rep. The funny, compassionate drama follows Horsegirl, a trans woman in her thirties living a carefully routine life with her father, Cowdaddy, in rural Pennsylvania. When she falls in love with a teacher who has recently moved to town, a physical transformation forces Horsegirl to reconsider what happiness and self-determination might mean.

People's Light

Women on the Edge of Democracy

Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 5:00 PM

39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA

Women+ on the Edge of Democracy is a pre-election celebration focused on civic education, dialogue, and community connection. Hosted by People’s Light in partnership with The Fund for Women and Girls and the Chester County Women’s Commission, the event begins with networking and continues with live theatrical readings and facilitated discussion.

Act II Playhouse

The Lifespan of a Fact

56 E. Butler Ave., Ambler, PA

Featuring: Ian Merrill Peake

The Lifespan of a Fact follows a young Harvard graduate who is brought in to verify a celebrated author’s essay for a struggling New York magazine. Their disagreement over truth, artistic freedom, and what it means to be accurate develops into a fast-moving, funny, and intellectually charged conflict. The play examines whether a compelling story can withstand close scrutiny and what matters most when art and facts collide.

Montgomery Theater (Souderton)

Ghost Hunt

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 – Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · 4:30 PM

124 N. Main Street, Souderton, PA

Ghost Hunt follows seven high school friends who spend the night in an abandoned house rumored to be haunted. Aspiring documentary filmmakers Phinn and Joey hope to record evidence of the supernatural, while Sarah attempts to contact the spirits as a self-proclaimed medium. Their efforts are complicated by Timmy, a prankster whose interruptions make it difficult for Sarah to concentrate.

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Arch Street Meeting House

The Melting Pot

Through Mon, Nov 9, 2026

320 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Featuring: Philadelphia Artists’ Collective, Theatre Ariel

The Melting Pot is a co-production by Philadelphia Artists’ Collective and Theatre Ariel, presenting Israel Zangwill’s 1908 melodrama in a new adaptation directed by Jesse Bernstein. The play follows David Quixano, a young Jewish-Russian immigrant composing a symphony about the promise of America while falling in love with Vera Revendal, a Russian-Christian immigrant. His hopes for their future—and for America’s—are threatened by nightmares and trauma from his Russian past.

Theatre Exile

Gruesome Playground Injuries

Thu, Oct 29, 2026 – Sun, Nov 15, 2026

1340-48 S. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA

Featuring: Jenna Kuerzi, Daniel Burgess

Gruesome Playground Injuries is an intimate, darkly funny love story by Rajiv Joseph. Kayleen and Doug first meet as children when Kayleen is in the nurse’s office with a stomachache and Doug arrives after throwing himself from the school roof. Their relationship unfolds through repeated encounters from ages 8 to 38, as injuries, heartbreak, humor, and reckless decisions keep drawing them back together.

The Broadway Theatre of Pitman

Disney’s Freaky Friday

43 S Broadway, Pitman, NJ

Disney’s *Freaky Friday* is a new musical comedy about a mother and her teenage daughter who magically exchange bodies. With only one day to reverse the spell, they experience each other’s lives firsthand and gain a deeper understanding of family, identity, and the lasting bond between parent and child. The production combines humor and heartfelt moments with a fresh musical adaptation of the familiar story.

InterAct Theatre Company

This Much I Know

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 – Sun, Nov 22, 2026

302 South Hicks Street, Philadelphia, PA

Featuring: InterAct Theatre Company

This Philadelphia premiere by Tony Award–winning playwright Jonathan Spector follows a psychology professor whose search for his missing wife unfolds across time. The play interweaves the story of Stalin’s daughter defecting to the United States with that of an American white supremacist’s son as he begins to question his beliefs. Through this theatrical, time-shifting structure, the production examines how people make decisions, change their minds, and contend with responsibility for events beyond their control.

Arden Theatre Company

Topdog/Underdog

Thu, Oct 29, 2026 – Sun, Dec 13, 2026

40 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Arden Theatre Company presents Suzan-Lori Parks’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama *Topdog/Underdog*, co-produced with People’s Light. The play follows adult brothers Lincoln and Booth, whose father gave them jokingly ominous names that seem to define a life of rivalry and resentment. Sharing a room, they trade stories, challenge one another, and orbit the street hustle of three-card monte while confronting the choices, losses, and uncertain futures shaped by the hands they have been dealt.

Film

The Invisible Man

The Invisible Man is a classic 1933 horror film adapted from H.G. Wells’ novel. Claude Rains makes his screen debut as a gifted scientist whose invisibility serum gives him extraordinary power but gradually pushes him toward madness. Directed by James Whale, the film combines horror, dark comedy, and social satire, with innovative special effects that remain striking decades later.

Through Thu, Oct 29, 2026

The Social Reckoning

Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 7:15 PM

The Social Reckoning is a 2026 technology drama written and directed by Oscar winner Aaron Sorkin. Inspired by true events, the film follows a young Facebook engineer who recruits a reporter to expose the company’s most closely guarded secrets, provoking the anger of CEO Mark Zuckerberg. It explores the continuing impact of social media, sixteen years after Sorkin’s The Social Network.

County Theater Sold Out

The Shining

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Stanley Kubrick’s *The Shining* follows Jack Torrance, a struggling writer who takes a winter caretaker position at the isolated Overlook Hotel and brings along his wife and young son, Danny. As the family encounters the hotel’s disturbing history, Jack is increasingly consumed by its sinister influence, while Danny’s psychic “shining” allows him to perceive the danger and seek help. The 1980 horror classic is known for its psychological intensity, unsettling imagery, and lasting influence on horror and popular culture.

Movie Night!

Featuring: Val Shively, Christopher Plant

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: Jamey's House of Music When: 2026-10-29 at 20:00 Price: $10 online advance / $15 door

Keswick Theatre

The Blair Witch Project

291 N Keswick Ave, Glenside, PA

Featuring: Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard, Michael C. Williams

The Blair Witch Project comes to Keswick Theatre for a full screening of the landmark 1999 found-footage horror film, followed by a live question-and-answer session. The movie follows three student filmmakers who vanish while investigating a local legend in the Maryland woods, with the story told through footage recovered after their disappearance.

Body of Work Night Two: Homeroom by Peter Nicks

Body of Work Night Two presents Peter Nicks’s documentary *Homeroom*, an intimate portrait of Oakland High School seniors navigating an extraordinary and deeply unsettled spring in 2020. The film examines how poverty, displacement, fears of deportation, and encounters with law enforcement shaped the students’ lives before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted their final year and the nationwide response to the police killings of George Floyd and others intensified the surrounding trauma. At the same time, the documentary highlights the students’ resilience and their pursuit of empowerment and justice.

Thu, Oct 29, 2026 – Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 12:30 PM

The Social Reckoning

The Social Reckoning is a 1-hour-52-minute English-language drama from writer-director Aaron Sorkin. Inspired by The Wall Street Journal’s investigation known as “The Facebook Files,” it follows whistleblower Frances Haugen and reporter Jeff Horwitz as they reveal closely guarded information about Facebook. The film examines power, corporate responsibility, and the search for truth in the digital age, with Jeremy Strong portraying Mark Zuckerberg.

Body of Work Night Three: The Waiting Room by Peter Nicks

Body of Work Night Three presents Peter Nicks’s documentary *The Waiting Room*, an immersive portrait of a public-hospital emergency room and the patients, medical staff, interns, and residents navigating an overburdened healthcare system. Set over 24 hours at Oakland’s Highland public hospital, the 2012 film examines how limited resources affect everyone involved, from patients who feel manipulated to staff struggling under relentless pressure. The film was shortlisted for an Oscar.

The Newtown Theatre

Young Frankenstein

120 North State Street, Newtown, PA

Young Frankenstein returns to The Newtown Theatre as part of the theatre’s “Movies & More!” series. The evening begins with an hour of themed activities before the film, including Young Frankenstein trivia, drink specials, a violinist performing on the front porch, a “Put…the candle…back!” photo opportunity, and a “Puttin’ on the Ritz” dance-off.

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 9:45 PM

Halloween

Spend Halloween night with John Carpenter’s influential 1978 horror classic, in which Michael Myers escapes a mental institution and returns to his hometown to unleash terror. Carpenter wrote, directed, and scored the film, whose distinctive music and suspenseful style have made it a landmark of the genre. The screening is part of the Ambler Theater’s Spooky Season programming.

Fjord

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Fjord is a subtitled Romanian-French-Norwegian legal drama directed by Cristian Mungiu. The film follows the evangelical Gheorghiu family, who have struggled to fit into their rural Norwegian community. After local authorities take their children into custody over an incident involving corporal punishment, the family’s case becomes a focal point for competing forces within and beyond the village. The provocative drama won the Palme d’Or at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 9:45 PM

Evil Dead II

Thu, Oct 29, 2026 – Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Evil Dead II screens as part of the County Theater’s Spooky Season programming on Halloween Night. Sam Raimi’s horror-comedy sequel follows Ash, played by Bruce Campbell, as he becomes trapped in an isolated cabin and fights off a wave of demonic attacks unleashed after someone recites passages from the Book of the Dead. The film is widely regarded as a landmark of genre-bending horror.

Curio Theatre

Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922)

815 South 48th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Featuring: Mason Marlow

Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922) brings F.W. Murnau’s landmark silent German Expressionist vampire film to the Calvary Church Chapel for a Halloween presentation. In the film, a real estate agent travels to Transylvania to meet the ominous Count Orlok, whose presence brings plague and death to a German port city. The chapel’s Victorian atmosphere provides a fitting setting for this tale of supernatural terror.

Curtis Opera Theatre

KEN RUSSELL’S THE DEVILS

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 1:00 PM

1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: Philadelphia Film Society Center When: 2026-10-31 at 13:00 Price: Price not available Full details: https://filmadelphia.org/movies/ken-russells-the-devils/

NAZA

NAZA is an 80-minute 2026 first-run film and Official PFF35 Selection. Through secret nighttime rooftop conversations in Tel Aviv, the film examines the systems behind Israel’s calculated mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, drawing on testimony from people who designed and operated those systems.

WICKER

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: Philadelphia Film Society Bourse When: 2026-10-28 at 12:45 Price: Price not available Full details: https://filmadelphia.org/movies/wicker-first-run/

You Can See Everything

YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING is a 2026 first-run film from directors Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim. The film follows Elizabeth Holmes, the notorious Silicon Valley founder, beginning 34 days before she is due to report to prison. A skeptical film crew sets out to document her life, but what starts as an intimate portrait develops into a surreal, three-year descent into an increasingly strange reality.

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 – Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM

WILD HORSE NINE

Philadelphia Film Society East

WILD HORSE NINE is a 118-minute first-run film directed by Martin McDonagh. Set shortly before Chile’s 1973 coup, the story follows CIA agents Chris and Lee, longtime partners sent from Santiago to Easter Island by their bureau chief, MJ. As they confront personal demons and unravel present-day conspiracies among the island’s famous statues, Chris forms an unexpected connection with two rebellious students, putting the entire mission and their retreat to the remote paradise at risk.

NAZA (PFS EAST)

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 – Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 12:30 PM

125 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: Philadelphia Film Society East When: 2026-10-30 at 12:30 Price: Price not available Full details: https://filmadelphia.org/movies/naza-pfs-east/

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Ritz Theatre Company (Oaklyn)

Rocky Horror Picture Show

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 – Sat, Oct 31, 2026

915 White Horse Pike, Haddon Township, NJ

Get ready for a Halloween-time screening of *The Rocky Horror Picture Show* at the Ritz Theatre Company, featuring a live shadow cast. Actors will perform onstage in front of the screen, acting and singing in tandem with the movie’s characters. Snacks, drinks, and prop bags will be available at each performance for an interactive “Time Warp” experience.

Theatre of Living Arts (TLA)

Rocky Horror Picture Show Movie Screening (21+ event)

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 11:45 PM

334 South St, Philadelphia, PA

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: Theatre of Living Arts (TLA) When: 2026-10-31 at 23:45 Price: Price not available Full details: https://www.tlaphilly.com/shows#chakra-skip-nav

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

226 N. High Street, West Chester, PA

The ultimate cult-movie experience returns to Uptown! for a lively screening of *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*. The film follows sweethearts Brad and Janet as they encounter the flamboyant Dr. Frank-N-Furter and become caught up in a bizarre, unforgettable night of outrageous characters, iconic songs, and over-the-top fun.

Bok Auditorium

Roy From Space (Roy del Espacio)

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 5:00 PM

800 Mifflin Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Roy From Space (Roy del Espacio) is a newly restored Mexican outsider science-fiction animation that had been lost for more than 40 years. The film follows Roy, a helmeted visitor from Earth, as he battles synthesizer-voiced robots and flying saucers on behalf of the villainous King Alom while dealing with the king’s passionate daughter.

Key Largo

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 – Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Key Largo is a 1948 tense thriller starring Humphrey Bogart as an Army veteran who arrives at a rundown Florida Keys hotel during a hurricane. The hotel has been taken over by an exiled gangster, creating a dangerous standoff. The film features an ensemble cast including Edward G. Robinson, Lauren Bacall, and Lionel Barrymore.

Curtis Opera Theatre

BOOGIE NIGHTS

1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Boogie Nights is a sprawling 70mm drama about the heyday of the adult-entertainment industry and the larger-than-life origin story of Dirk Diggler, played by Mark Wahlberg. His rise begins to unravel as the drugs become more intense, the artistry leaves the industry, and Diggler attempts to launch a music career with his new song, “You Got the Touch.”

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Reel Clueless – Halloween Edition

Reel Clueless – Halloween Edition combines a themed trivia competition with a screening at Johnny Brenda’s. Guests can form teams of up to five people and compete for prizes before settling in for the film presentation. The event features Mitchell Joni Mitchell and Big Bad Bloody Mama, and is sponsored by Tullamore D.E.W. and New Trail Brewing Company.

Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 7:30 PM

Philadelphia Psychotronic Film Society

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The Philadelphia Psychotronic Film Society presents a monthly screening of cult, unusual, and “trash” cinema for audiences interested in unconventional film. A member of the society programs the feature, with selections ranging from eccentric or humorous material to films containing graphic and potentially upsetting subject matter.

Fallen Angels

Noël Coward’s *Fallen Angels* is a sparkling comedy of manners about two upper-class wives whose husbands are away for the day. After sharing several toasts to their premarital affairs with the same man, the women confront old rivalries and past scandals when they learn that he may be traveling from France to visit. This acclaimed Roundabout Theatre Company revival, nominated for five Tony Awards, was filmed live at Broadway’s Todd Haimes Theatre.

Godzilla Day 2026

Featuring: Godzilla

Exhumed Films and PhilaMOCA celebrate Godzilla’s 72nd birthday with a 16mm screening of *Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster* (1971), accompanied by a selection of kaiju short films and trailers. The party also includes birthday cake and an in-person appearance by Godzilla for photo opportunities, with the possibility of additional monster guests.

The Phantom of the Opera, 1925

Featuring: Jessie Zixi Deng, Ted Babbitt, Daniel Colaner, Andy Brown, Daniel Carroll

The Curtis Institute of Music presents a student organ improvisation recital accompanying the 1925 silent film *The Phantom of the Opera*. Curtis organ students will create a prelude and live score for the film, showcasing the school’s learn-by-doing approach and its young artists.

Film | All the King's Men

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: Woodmere Art Museum When: 2026-11-03 at 19:00 Price: Price not available

The Trouble with Harry

The Trouble with Harry is Alfred Hitchcock’s darkly comic 1955 mystery about the sudden appearance of Harry’s corpse. As friends and neighbors try to determine how he died and figure out what to do with his body, the situation becomes increasingly awkward and absurd. Shirley MacLaine makes her feature-film debut as Harry’s alluring, estranged wife, who is also a murder suspect. The film is presented in a brand-new restoration.

Bok Auditorium

A. Rimbaud

800 Mifflin Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Featuring: Patrick Wang

A. Rimbaud is a Philadelphia premiere about the unlikely, turbulent life of French poet Arthur Rimbaud, presented with the same startling energy and mischievous spirit associated with his poetry. The film is directed by Patrick Wang and is a 2026 U.S./Canadian production.

Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · 7:15 PM

The Killers

The County Theater presents *The Killers*, Robert Siodmak’s landmark 1946 film noir. The story begins with “the Swede,” played by Burt Lancaster in his film debut, being murdered by two hit men. An insurance investigator, portrayed by Edmond O’Brien, then investigates the Swede’s past to discover why he made no attempt to escape his fate. The film unfolds through 11 flashbacks and features Ava Gardner in the breakthrough role that established her as a star.

NASH THE SLASH RISES AGAIN!

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NASH THE SLASH RISES AGAIN! is a Philadelphia premiere documentary screening about Nash the Slash, the masked Canadian electronic music innovator known for performing in surgical bandages and a formal white tuxedo and top hat. The film traces his four-decade career, musical experimentation, and distinctive image, including collaborations and performances associated with Iggy Pop, Gary Numan, The Who, The Tubes, and Devo.

The Newtown Theatre

Movie Club: The Time Machine (1960)

120 North State Street, Newtown, PA

Featuring: Joe Amodei

Movie Club presents the 1960 science-fiction classic *The Time Machine*, starring Rod Taylor, Yvette Mimieux, and Alan Young. The film follows scientist H.G. Wells as he travels through the future, witnessing social and historical upheaval before arriving in a distant, post-apocalyptic era divided between the peaceful Eloi and the predatory Morlocks.

Sense and Sensibility

Through Thu, Nov 5, 2026

Sense and Sensibility is a fresh, intimate period-drama adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel. The film follows the Dashwood sisters as they contend with love, grief, family obligations, and an uncertain future, exploring the tension between personal desire and the expectations of society. Daisy Edgar-Jones, Esmé Creed-Miles, Caitríona Balfe, George MacKay, Frank Dillane, and Fiona Shaw lead the cast in this atmospheric and witty portrait of family and class.

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 – Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 12:45 PM

A Talent for Murder

A Talent for Murder is a 1-hour-46-minute thriller set in the Swiss Alps. An ambitious young publishing executive travels there to convince celebrated crime novelist Patricia Highsmith to write another installment in her Tom Ripley series. Highsmith instead draws him into an unsettling exercise: helping her imagine the perfect murder. As their collaboration deepens, the boundary between literary invention and reality starts to dissolve in this story of obsession, ambition, deception, and the dangerous force of imagination.

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 – Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 1:15 PM

Fatherland

Fatherland is an elegant subtitled drama from filmmaker Paweł Pawlikowski, director of *Ida* and *Cold War*. The story follows exiled writer Thomas Mann and his daughter as they travel through postwar Germany, confronting deep divisions within their family and homeland. The film stars Sandra Hüller and Hanns Zischler.

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 – Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 12:00 PM

FATHERLAND

FATHERLAND is an 82-minute first-run film screening at the Philadelphia Film Society Bourse. The page lists daily screenings from Friday, October 30, through Thursday, November 5, with several Tuesday showings marked OC for open captions.

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 – Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 12:15 PM

THE ONLY LIVING PICKPOCKET IN NEW YORK

THE ONLY LIVING PICKPOCKET IN NEW YORK is a first-run film screening at Philadelphia Film Society Bourse. The film has a runtime of 88 minutes, with screenings scheduled from October 30 through November 5.

Mystery Mondays

Through Mon, Nov 9, 2026

Mystery Mondays is a continuing screening series for cinephiles who enjoy noir, whodunits, and suspenseful modern thrillers. The film title remains secret until the opening credits, with each screening introduced through a clue. The November 9 presentation features a compelling black-and-white film noir by one of the genre’s leading directors.

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 – Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Fallen Angels

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Noël Coward’s *Fallen Angels* is presented as a filmed live stage production from Broadway’s Todd Haimes Theatre. This sparkling comedy of manners follows two upper-class wives whose husbands are away for the day. After sharing drinks and reminiscing about their premarital affairs with the same man, they confront old rivalries and past scandals when he may be traveling from France to visit.

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 – Sat, Jan 2, 2027 · 11:00 AM

Saturday Matinees

BMFI Family Saturday Matinees presents family-friendly favorites on the big screen at Bryn Mawr Film Institute. The series is designed for younger audiences, with film descriptions and trailers available to help families decide whether each selection is appropriate for their children.

Exhibition

Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Exploring the Galleries with Executive Director Anne CorsoNew and On View

Featuring: Anne CorsoNew

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: James A. Michener Art Museum When: 2026-10-29 at 17:30 Price: $15 members / $27 non-members Full details: https://www.michenerartmuseum.org/event/exploring-the-galleries-with-executive-director-anne-corsonew-and-on-view-2/

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Members' Hour: Marcel Duchamp

Through Fri, Oct 30, 2026

Members are invited to explore the special exhibition *Marcel Duchamp* during an exclusive Members’ Hour at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Access includes only the galleries devoted to the exhibition; the rest of the building remains open to the public.

Walnut-Locust Station

Color Me Back’s Lovely Day Tour

South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Color Me Back’s Lovely Day Tour offers a guided look at *Lovely Day*, a mural by Lauren “Cat” West located in the concourse beneath SEPTA’s Walnut Street Station. The mural was created with Color Me Back participants between August 2020 and March 2021 and is being presented to the public after an extended closure.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)

Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 1:00 PM

118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA

A guided in-gallery tour of PAFA’s newly restored Historic Landmark Building, the exhibition explores the diverse stories of American art and identity. Experienced docents examine the international influences and global exchanges that shaped American art, while highlighting artists’ responses to changing social conditions from the 18th century through the present.

Operation Mud

Operation Mud is an exhibition honoring the students, teachers, and guest artists who participated in the first year of The Clay Studio’s Veteran-focused ceramic art workshop. Organized by resident artist and veteran Bradford Davis, the program creates a setting where veterans can support one another, build community, and find peace through ceramic making.

We Can Use The Rain

Fabric Workshop and Museum

We Can Use The Rain is a solo exhibition by fiber artist Larissa Ranbom, presented in The Delaware Contemporary’s ArtSource Gallery. The exhibition follows the changing life of plants across the seasons, from early spring redbuds and summer flowers to autumn milkweed and indoor-grown cacti in winter.

Jesse Krimes: Elegy Quilts

1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA

Jesse Krimes: *Elegy Quilts* presents selections from the artist’s ongoing series of textile works examining the personal and emotional effects of incarceration. Drawing on his own experience with the U.S. carceral system, Krimes transforms donated clothing and fabric fragments from currently and formerly incarcerated people into intricately patterned quilts that consider memory, grief, alienation, comfort, belonging, and resilience.

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Teamwork: A Grounds For Sculpture Staff Exhibition

Teamwork: A Grounds For Sculpture Staff Exhibition showcases the creative work of the people who make up Grounds For Sculpture. Staff artists from across the organization contribute work shaped by their varied backgrounds, departments, disciplines, materials, and artistic approaches.

Main Fountain Garden Performances

Main Fountain Garden Performances bring Longwood Gardens’ central fountain to life through coordinated water movement and music. The display features 1,719 jets that spin, dance, and surge as high as 175 feet, creating a large-scale performance throughout the garden.

New Hope Arts

Pop-Up Exhibition: In This Forest by Michael Palladino

2 Stockton Ave, 2nd fl, New Hope, PA

“In This Forest” is a solo pop-up exhibition by mixed-media artist Michael Palladino, presented in the Main Gallery at New Hope Arts. Palladino, a New York City–based artist and graduate of Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts, works across printmaking, sculpture, photography, and woodworking.

Wharton Esherick Museum

Member Sundays in the Studio [Member-Exclusive Event]

1520 Horseshoe Trail, Malvern, PA

Member Sundays in the Studio is a members-only morning program at the Wharton Esherick Museum. Friends of Esherick can spend an hour exploring the Studio’s main first-floor gallery at their own pace, speaking with museum staff and docents, and viewing a specially selected object that is rarely seen from the museum’s collections or archives.

Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Members-Only Online Tour: Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America

Members are invited to a virtual tour of the Barnes Foundation’s exhibition *Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America*. The program examines 20th-century art and design through the experiences of Japanese and Japanese American artists affected by forced relocation and incarceration during World War II, as well as the wider history of the United States.

Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · 8:30 AM

DelArt Day Trip from Sussex: Art & Holiday Shopping

Spend a full day at the Delaware Art Museum with a guided exploration of art, lunch, and early holiday shopping. This day trip from Sussex includes transportation from Lewes, two museum tours, time to explore the galleries, and a visit to the newly redesigned DelArt Market.

Glencairn Museum

From Tower to Garden: Glencairn's Symbolism Inside and Out Tour

This 75-minute guided tour explores the symbolism woven into Glencairn Museum’s architecture and gardens. The experience examines interior and exterior motifs organized around four connected themes—family, school, country, and church—and considers how they shaped life in the home of Raymond and Mildred Pitcairn.

Glencairn Museum

The Sacred Art of Ethiopia

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The Sacred Art of Ethiopia explores the living artistic heritage of one of the world’s oldest Christian civilizations. The exhibition features Ethiopian interpretations of biblical stories, expressed through distinctive visual traditions shaped by the country’s cultural and spiritual history while conveying themes shared by Christians worldwide.

Through Fri, Nov 13, 2026

Chrysanthemum Bonsai Display

Through Sat, Nov 14, 2026

Chrysanthemum Bonsai Display showcases chrysanthemum bonsai and hardy bonsai in autumn color at Longwood Gardens. The exhibition features miniature landscapes pairing tanuki bonsai chrysanthemums with suiseki viewing stones, inviting quiet contemplation and appreciation of the natural world.

Wayne Art Center

Philadelphia Water Color Society: 126th International Exhibition of Works on Paper

413 Maplewood Avenue, Wayne, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Water Color Society’s 126th International Exhibition of Works on Paper presents a juried selection of contemporary works on paper at Wayne Art Center. The exhibition includes watercolor, soft pastel, charcoal, graphite, colored pencil, pen and ink, gouache, acrylic, and hand-pulled prints, bringing together work by local, national, and international artists.

Autumn’s Colors

Autumn’s Colors transforms Longwood Gardens into a seasonal celebration of fall foliage, harvest displays, chrysanthemums, and changing textures across 83 acres of indoor and outdoor gardens. Visitors can explore pumpkins and gourds, fall-colored bonsai, a landscaped model railway, seasonal stories, live music, and special fountain presentations, with additional illuminated and Halloween-themed experiences on select evenings.

Harvest Displays

Harvest Displays celebrates autumn at Longwood Gardens with seasonal floral arrangements and festive harvest decorations. Colorful chrysanthemums, late-blooming annuals, pumpkins, gourds, and other accents create photo-friendly displays throughout the Rose Arbor, Peirce-du Pont House Plaza, and Idea Garden.

Chrysanthemum Festival

Montgomery County Community College

Chrysanthemum Festival transforms Longwood Gardens’ historic conservatories into a vivid display of color and imaginative floral design. Thousands of chrysanthemums have been carefully trained into elegant spirals, cascading baskets, floating clouds, towering columns, and other extraordinary forms, including supersized features.

Members’ Show

Mon, Nov 2, 2026 – Fri, Nov 20, 2026

The Pottstown Area Artist’s Guild’s annual Members’ Show presents work created by Guild members. The exhibition spans paintings, sculpture, photography, and other imaginative forms, offering a broad view of the artists’ creative work.

Through Sun, Nov 29, 2026

Tree Watching

Tree Watching is a group exhibition guest curated by Maleke Glee. It explores tree watching as a contemplative practice and considers trees as witnesses, keepers of history, and connections to the spiritual realm. The exhibition reflects on trees as living archives of personal and collective experience, while bringing together artists whose work engages with the natural world, land stewardship, medicinal knowledge, foodways, sociopolitical histories, and the cultures rooted in particular landscapes.

Through Sun, Nov 29, 2026

I Thought I Would _______ By Now

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Elizabeth Bergeland’s solo exhibition *I Thought I Would _______ By Now* presents paintings that combine figurative realism with surreal and imagined environments. The work explores connection, uncertainty, time, productivity, digital pressure, and the emotional weight of womanhood and motherhood. Recurring imagery, including sunburns, tagged chickens, and reaching hands, becomes a visual language for anxiety, connection, and isolation.

Asian Arts Initiative

Avatopology 2.0: 9% Grin, 33% Groove

Through Sat, Dec 5, 2026

1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA

Avatopology 2.0: 9% Grin, 33% Groove is a solo exhibition by Frank WANG Yefeng examining digital characters, online labor, distributed authorship, and the unstable idea of an “original” image. The project began with a blurred photograph of Yefeng and developed through a relay of image translations by 33 digital creators recruited through Fiverr. Each participant received only the preceding contributor’s work and reinterpreted it through their own visual language, producing nine animations and nine avatars through a six-stage process that moves between two- and three-dimensional forms.

Asian Arts Initiative

Rami George: from every river to every sea

Through Sat, Dec 5, 2026

1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA

Rami George’s *from every river to every sea* is a moving-image exhibition that reconsiders mass mobilizations for Palestine in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., from 2023 to 2024. Created amid the artist’s disillusionment with the art world during a period of crisis, the work uses inverted imagery and layered digital manipulation to transform handheld footage of public resistance, flags, and police surveillance into an experiential archive with an intense, unexpected vibrancy.

Montco Cultural Center (Montgomery County Community College)

A House with Cosmic Roots

Through Sat, Dec 5, 2026

340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA

A House with Cosmic Roots is an exhibition of Kate Leibrand’s large-scale fiber installations and pen-and-ink illustrations. Her densely woven, richly arranged works evoke landscapes and organic forms, reflecting her training as a designer and her strong command of color and composition across both fabric and drawing.

Montco Cultural Center (Montgomery County Community College)

Fish, Ink and Paper: The Art of Gyotaku

Through Fri, Dec 11, 2026

340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA

Fish, Ink and Paper: The Art of Gyotaku is an exhibition by Collegeville artist Michael Reimer featuring gyotaku, the Japanese practice of creating prints from fish. Reimer uses fish caught in Montgomery and Berks Counties, preparing them for inking and printing through a combination of traditional gyotaku techniques and methods he has developed himself. The exhibition highlights both the creativity of the artist and the beauty of local wildlife.

Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts (Walter K. Gordon Theater, Stedman Gallery)

Light of the Guiding Star

Through Sat, Dec 12, 2026

314 Linden Street, Camden, NJ

Light of the Guiding Star is an exhibition exploring how magical and supernatural ideas shape the search for a new home. Its participating artists and curator are immigrants living and making art outside their birth countries. Through artistic and spiritual rituals rooted in their pasts, they examine physical and cultural boundaries while pursuing freedom of expression. The exhibition considers ancestry, religion, justice, and politics through the work of a generation of artists born in the 1980s and 1990s.

Through Thu, Dec 31, 2026

That’s Worth Celebrating: The Life and Work of the Johnson Family

That’s Worth Celebrating: The Life and Work of the Johnson Family explores the Johnson family’s passions, commitment to innovation, and belief in the power of community. It also examines how the founder’s vision for The Johnson Atelier Technical Institute of Sculpture influenced the early development of Grounds For Sculpture.

Through Thu, Dec 31, 2026

Radical Americana

Fabric Workshop and Museum

Radical Americana is a citywide exhibition initiative led by The Clay Studio for the Semiquincentennial, bringing together exhibitions at Philadelphia-area arts and cultural institutions. The participating artists respond to Philadelphia’s artistic and civic history, including the original 1776 commemoration and later anniversaries in 1876, 1926, and 1976. Their new work considers the nation’s present and future, encourages civic dialogue, celebrates Philadelphia’s diversity, and continues the city’s tradition of creative and community-minded work.

You Stretched Diagonally Across It: Contemporary Tapestry

1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA

You Stretched Diagonally Across It: Contemporary Tapestry is an expansive exhibition examining how contemporary artists challenge the material, ideological, and narrative conventions of tapestry. Its title comes from a letter by Franz Kafka, in which he imagines his father’s presence woven across a map of the world. Curator Su Wu presents tapestry as a medium in which image and underlying structure cannot be separated, using the works to test boundaries between art and craft, perception and touch, tradition and improvisation.

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Opening the Vault: A Look Inside the GFS Collection

Opening the Vault: A Look Inside the GFS Collection offers a behind-the-scenes view of Grounds For Sculpture’s holdings, bringing newly acquired works and pieces that have spent years in storage into public view. The exhibition spans a wide range of artistic media, subjects, and perspectives, including work by established American artists and early pieces by artists who apprenticed at the Johnson Atelier before pursuing careers elsewhere.

Small Favors 2026

Small Favors 2026 is The Clay Studio’s 20th annual miniature exhibition and 20th-anniversary edition. The show presents nearly 800 small artworks by almost 400 artists, with each piece displayed in a four-inch cube. Most works are ceramic, ranging from tiny mugs and functional vessels to intricate sculptures, though artists from outside the ceramic field are also included.

Celia Feldberg

Celia Feldberg’s resident-artist solo exhibition, Getting There, explores movement and the journeys that shape us. The exhibition features earthenware vessels, pottery, drawings, and wall pieces filled with colorful animal imagery and a storybook sensibility. Migratory animals and depictions of transportation connect the physical experience of traveling from one place to another with the emotional process of moving through uncertainty, memory, and change.

Soojin Choi

Soojin Choi presents a solo exhibition as a resident artist at The Clay Studio. Born and raised in South Korea, Choi has worked in the United States since 2010. Her ceramic practice examines the uncertain, unresolved spaces of human emotion, translating interactions among people, physical environments, and feeling into layered works that move between flat and dimensional surfaces.

Our Sun Is Rising — Our Sun Is Setting

Our Sun Is Rising — Our Sun Is Setting is a group exhibition of artists who live and work in Delaware, presented at The Delaware Contemporary as part of Delaware’s 250th-anniversary observance. Juried by Dr. Morgan Joseph Hamilton and Sara Ganter, the exhibition considers belonging, isolation, disenfranchisement, and the power of the people within the complicated history of the United States.

Through Sun, Jan 10, 2027

Garden Railway

Garden Railway returns as a whimsical, multi-level miniature world combining horticulture, engineering, and family-friendly fun. Large-scale model trains travel through nearly 500 feet of elevated track, passing seasonally changing plantings and miniature recreations of beloved Longwood Gardens features. The display includes steam and diesel locomotives, along with other model trains, trestles, bridges, trees, stepping stones, fencing, and varied foliage.

Through Sun, Feb 28, 2027

We Were Always Here

We Were Always Here is a group exhibition in Gallery 5 at The Delaware Contemporary, bringing together Indigenous artists connected to the Eastern Woodlands. Presented as part of Delaware’s 250th-anniversary observance, the exhibition focuses on Indigenous art, craft, language, regalia, origins, and stories, emphasizing the continuity and enduring presence of the Nanticoke, Lenape, and other Indigenous peoples whose histories are rooted in the region.

Through Sun, Feb 28, 2027

Waveforms

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Waveforms is an exhibition by artist Kate Stewart, curated by Erica Loustau. Stewart works across painting, drawing, textiles, collage, sculpture, public murals, and site-specific installations. The exhibition explores recurring visual and conceptual elements connected to Tantric traditions, neural activity during changing states of consciousness, and waveforms in sound studies.

Institute of Contemporary Art (Penn)

Salvador Jiménez-Flores: Raíces & Resistencias

Through Sun, Aug 1, 2027

Salvador Jiménez-Flores: *Raíces & Resistencias* explores migration, cultural hybridity, identity, and resilience through mural painting, ceramics, and bronze sculpture. Drawing on his experience as a bicultural immigrant from Mexico, Jiménez-Flores combines visual and cultural references from Mexico, the United States, and Mesoamerica with elements of magical realism.

Open Video Call 2026

Through Sun, Sep 12, 2027

118 South 36th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Open Video Call 2026 is ICA Philadelphia’s relaunch of its ongoing platform for moving-image works by artists from across the Delaware Valley. Originally introduced in the late 1990s and last presented in 2020, the program is now a permanent, twice-yearly initiative. Chosen through an open submission process, the works represent artists at different stages of their careers and are screened on the museum’s mezzanine during the fall and spring exhibition seasons.

Through Sun, Jul 23, 2028

Shantell Martin: Past, Present, Future

Shantell Martin: Past, Present, Future explores the many dimensions of time, from the tangible traces of the past and the immediacy of the present to imagined visions of what lies ahead. The exhibition considers how the past shapes current experience, how the present influences the future, and how people move through the continuous, often elusive flow of time.

Market/Fair

Love Park

Mural Arts Fest

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 12:00 PM

1501 John F Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Featuring: Ryan Gilfillan, Blackbuttafly, Steve Mckie, Bad Blaze Philly, Bad Blaze & Friends Philly, Club Advisory, Krispy, Tunji Ige

Mural Arts Fest brings Halloween-themed art, music, performance, and community activities to Love Park. Guests can decorate masks, paint pumpkins, make buttons, trade affirmation cards, take photos, shop from local artists, enjoy face painting and carnival games, and watch live painting, music, and fire performances. Costumes are encouraged, and the festival is designed for families, friends, and anyone looking for a creative afternoon in Center City.

Interactive

Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 4:00 PM

7th Annual Día de los Muertos: Walking Among the Ancestors

Featuring: Tonantzin Yaotecas, Los Niños Cantores de Delaware, Ballet Folklórico Mexico Lindo HAAD, Seylin Abarca, Luna Lopez, Valentina Alcaraz

The Delaware Art Museum presents its seventh annual Día de los Muertos celebration with La Catrinamia, inviting the community to honor loved ones through ceremony, art, music, food, and cultural traditions. This joyful, all-ages gathering includes an ofrenda blessing, dance and musical performances, artisan vendors, Mexican food, and opportunities to bring photographs and food offerings for the ofrendas.

Main Line Art Center

October Writers Open Mic

746 Panmure Road, Haverford, PA

October Writers Open Mic is an informal, supportive gathering for local writers at Main Line Art Center. Participants are invited to share their own writing, meet other writers, and enjoy a creative community setting. Snacks and drinks are welcome.

The Hairport

Priority Hoarding: A Retrospectacle

Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 4:00 PM

444 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Featuring: The Bearded Ladies Cabaret

Priority Hoarding: A Retrospectacle invites visitors into The Hairport, an immersive, interactive installation assembled from 16 years of costumes, props, baggage, and other remnants of The Bearded Ladies Cabaret. Framed as a fantastical airport where a flight may never depart, the experience explores art, care, disorder, community, loss, and queer cabaret. Visitors can search through the company’s accumulated “baggage,” encounter elements that feel personally familiar, and consider how to move forward without knowing the destination.

Anson B. Nixon Park

2026 Mallet Mob Meetup – Individual Tickets & Foursomes

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 3:00 PM

405 North Walnut Street, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

The 2026 Mallet Mob Meetup is a fundraiser benefiting the Kennett Flash. Participants will tee off at the Main Stage in Anson B. Nixon Park, with mallets provided. The event also includes live music, food, and drinks, and each attendee receives a coupon for one free future Kennett Flash ticket, subject to possible blackout dates.

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Brooklyn Bowl Presents: Pitch-A-Friend (21+)

Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane

Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia presents “Pitch-A-Friend,” a 21-and-over event centered on celebrating an exceptional single friend. Guests should prepare a three- to five-minute eulogy-style presentation making the case for why their friend is such a great catch. An accompanying PowerPoint presentation is required, and all-black attire is encouraged.

DIY Bag Charms for Teens

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 3:30 PM

2000 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Create personalized bag charms in this hands-on workshop for teens at the Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane. Participants can experiment with beaded, rope, and letter charms, and the final October session concludes with a small party and charm-swap opportunity.

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Friday Nights: Halloween Eve

Featuring: DJ Dommis, Matthew Law

Celebrate Halloween Eve at the Philadelphia Museum of Art with an evening inspired by the museum’s special exhibition, *Marcel Duchamp*. The event combines art, Halloween-themed drinks, and “readymade” mischief, with cocktails and mocktails influenced by both the holiday and Duchamp’s work.

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Special Learning Session: Peter Nicks on Direct Cinema

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Featuring: Peter Nicks

Peter Nicks leads this hands-on session on the craft, philosophy, and ethics of direct cinema and observational documentary filmmaking. He will address the preparation involved before filming begins, including negotiating access, building relationships, and selecting cameras and lenses. The session will also examine approaches to the direct cinema style, the ways editing can shape filming decisions, the evolution of observational cinema, and examples of films that use the form effectively.

Webb Plaza

Webb Plaza Public Art Celebration

2077 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Featuring: Poetica, Contraband 2.0

Join Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Sharswood community for a family-friendly Halloween celebration honoring new public artworks at Webb Plaza. The event celebrates murals by Amir Campbell and Marian Bailey, along with sidewalk poetry by Dr. Poetica Bey and Enoch the Poet, through an afternoon of art, music, spoken word, food, and community gathering.

Knicks vs. 76ers

Knicks vs. 76ers is scheduled at Xfinity Mobile Arena, with the game beginning in the evening. Tickets are currently on sale through the venue.

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 10:30 AM

Toddler Tours & Artful Play

Toddler Tours & Artful Play invites children ages 18 months through 5 years and their accompanying adults to an hour of creative exploration at Woodmere Art Museum. The program combines story time, a guided gallery visit, and an art activity created especially for young children and their grown-ups. Themes and projects change each month.

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Barnes Create & Connect

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Barnes Create & Connect is a free, supportive art-making workshop for people living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners. The October session, the final workshop in the fall series, explores “Visual Stories through Van Gogh,” inviting participants to look closely at Vincent van Gogh’s work and reflect on how people create meaning in their own lives.

Glencairn Museum (Bryn Athyn)

Myth & Magic at the Museum

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 2:30 PM

1001 Cathedral Road, Bryn Athyn, PA

Myth & Magic at the Museum is a family-friendly Halloween afternoon at Glencairn Museum, inspired by J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books. Guests can enjoy pre-trick-or-treating activities including a mythical scavenger hunt, enchanting themed prizes, spooky decorations, and other magical festivities. Costumes are welcome.

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Chocolate: From Bean to Bar

Montco Cultural Center (Montgomery County Community College)

Follow chocolate’s journey from cacao pod to finished bar in this in-person culinary arts tasting class at Longwood Gardens. Participants will see a fresh cacao pod opened, sample roasted cacao beans, and taste chocolate at different stages while learning how genetics, fermentation, processing, and expert craftsmanship influence flavor.

PumpkinFest 2026: Halloween Edition!

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 12:00 PM

340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA

PumpkinFest 2026: Halloween Edition! combines the annual pumpkin-sculpting workshop with a costume clinic for a creative Halloween activity. Participants receive carving tools, inspiration, costume materials, and guidance from art experts, who can help triage costume challenges or add finishing touches. The goal is to leave with both a new jack-o’-lantern and a completed costume. Bring your creativity and a costume to work on for the evening’s festivities.

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 – Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Sketching in the Galleries

Explore the Philadelphia Museum of Art through informal, drop-in drawing sessions held in different galleries. Each gathering centers on a particular theme and a selected work from the museum’s collection, with the gallery location announced online before the program and posted at Visitor Services desks.

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Workshop Series: Seeding Joy

Philadelphia Museum of Art Sold Out

Workshop Series: Seeding Joy is an interactive, multimedia workshop presented by the Museum of Black Joy in collaboration with Drexel Writers Room and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Designed for participants of all ages, the workshop uses the museum’s permanent collection as a starting point for creative activities exploring culturally specific ideas of beauty, representation, self-expression, and mindfulness. Activities may include collage, genre-expansive writing, visual poetry, creative journaling, and zine-making.

Museum Mindfulness: A Nature Walk

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Featuring: Julia Erdosy, Em Dombrovskaya

Museum Mindfulness: A Nature Walk invites participants to experience the exhibition *New Eyes: American Landscape Drawings* through mindful observation and meditation. Museum Educator Julia Erdosy leads meditative activities, while Curatorial Fellow Em Dombrovskaya guides slow looking at the artworks and discusses the artists, regions, and naturalist philosophies represented in the exhibition.

Ritz Theatre Company (Oaklyn)

Hansel & Gretel

915 White Horse Pike, Haddon Township, NJ

Hansel and Gretel become lost in a spooky forest, where they discover a candy-covered house and a seemingly sweet witch with sinister intentions. Using their own cleverness and suggestions from the audience, the siblings must escape the sugary trap and find their way home. This treat-filled, humorous adventure brings a touch of Halloween spookiness to the classic tale.

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Gardening Workshop: Backyard Seed Saving

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Featuring: Owen Taylor

Join Truelove Seeds co-founder Owen Taylor for a 90-minute, hands-on workshop on the art and science of saving seeds. Through demonstrations with a variety of plants, participants will learn which plants are best for seed harvesting and how to collect, clean, package, overwinter, and preserve seeds for future growing seasons.

PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Generational Exchange

Featuring: Khmer Performing Arts and Culture

PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Generational Exchange invites families to enjoy free admission at the Barnes Foundation, hands-on art activities, a collection scavenger hunt, storytime, and performances celebrating Cambodian heritage. The day’s featured performances by Khmer Performing Arts and Culture (KPAC) use traditional dance, music, and dress to explore the resilience and preservation of Khmer identity.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)

Weekend Workshop | Mixed Media Collage Workshop with Anthony Ciambella

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 – Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 9:00 AM

118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA

This two-day mixed-media collage workshop explores how to combine papers, photographs, and three-dimensional materials into expressive, personal, and richly textured artwork. Led by artist Anthony Ciambella, the workshop draws on sources such as memory, literature, and film while introducing both traditional and unconventional approaches to collage.

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 – Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Art Kids Studio

Art Kids Studio is a family art-making activity at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Visitors can drop in and create together, with projects changing every few weeks and participation welcoming artists of all ages. The activity takes place in the North Vaulted Walkway of the Main Building.

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Sensory Friendly Mornings

Sensory Friendly Mornings welcomes autistic visitors, people with sensory sensitivities, and their families to explore the Philadelphia Museum of Art before regular public hours. Participants experience one museum area and take part in flexible, hands-on art activities in a supportive, low-sensory setting. The program takes place before this month’s Family Festival, and the quiet area remains available throughout the festival.

Light the Way: Family Festival

Featuring: Philly Dance Fitness

Light the Way: Family Festival celebrates the Festival of Lights through hands-on art activities, gallery exploration, and Bollywood fusion dance. Families can create lanterns and light catchers, collaborate on colorful rangoli patterns inspired by the South Indian Temple Hall, and take breaks in a designated sensory-friendly space. The festival is presented as part of the museum’s Art Kids program.

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 4:00 PM

Mammoth vs. Flyers

Mammoth vs. Flyers takes place at Wells Fargo Center, with the game scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026. Doors open 90 minutes before the 4:00 p.m. event start.

Family Festival: Maguire Hall's First Birthday Party

Celebrate the first anniversary of Maguire Hall with a free, all-ages festival at Woodmere Art Museum. The day includes dancing to jazz, circus performers, hands-on family artmaking, and the chance to help decorate a giant birthday-cake sculpture. Local food trucks will also be on site, and museum admission is free throughout the event.

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 11:00 AM

Sunday Family Art & Storytelling

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Sunday Family Art & Storytelling introduces preschoolers to art through a focused, hands-on experience. Children will look closely at one artwork, hear a related picture-book story, and make their own art project alongside an adult companion. The program offers a playful way for young children and their adults to explore art together.

Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 5:30 PM

New Member Reception

This evening reception welcomes new Barnes members for an after-hours opportunity to explore *Noguchi to Asawa: Designing Postwar America* and the Barnes’s permanent collection. Guests can enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks while meeting and mingling with fellow new members.

Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 9:00 PM

Havana "After Hours" Karaoke

Featuring: DJ Steve

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: Havana (New Hope) When: 2026-11-02 at 21:00 Price: Price not available

Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Phenomenal Fall Colors

Phenomenal Fall Colors is a teacher professional development course at Longwood Gardens focused on using autumn foliage and the natural environment as tools for classroom learning. Participants will examine how trees interact with and are affected by their surroundings, explore the Gardens behind the scenes, and take part in hands-on activities connected to Pennsylvania STEELS standards in Environmental Literacy & Sustainability and Life Sciences.

Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 7:30 PM

Bulls vs. 76ers

The Chicago Bulls face the Philadelphia 76ers in a basketball matchup at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The game is scheduled for November 2, 2026, with a 7:30 p.m. start time.

Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · 9:00 AM

November School Day Out Art Camp

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: James A. Michener Art Museum When: 2026-11-03 at 09:00 Price: $60 members / $80 non-members Full details: https://michenerartmuseum.org/event/10300/

Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Chrysanthemum Festival En Plein Air

Featuring: Diana Heitzman

This in-person creative arts class invites participants to paint the Chrysanthemum Festival displays in Longwood Gardens’ historic conservatories. With the autumn chrysanthemums, garden landscapes, and natural light as inspiration, students will develop their en plein air painting skills through hands-on instruction in composition and technique.

Suzanne Roberts Theatre

Season Opening Gala

Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · 6:00 PM

480 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Featuring: BalletX

BalletX’s Season Opening Gala brings a Roaring ’20s atmosphere to the Suzanne Roberts Theatre for an evening inspired by Philadelphia’s Prohibition-era speakeasies. Guests can enjoy jazz, glamour, cocktails, food, dancing, and the company’s community of artists while celebrating the start of the 2026–2027 season.

Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · 3:00 PM

Italian Conversation Group

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Italian Conversation Group is an Italian-language immersion discussion for intermediate and advanced learners who want to practice speaking with others. The group emphasizes using Italian throughout the conversation; English should be limited to asking how to express something in Italian.

Wild vs. Flyers

Community Arts Center (Wallingford)

Wild vs. Flyers brings the Minnesota Wild and Philadelphia Flyers to Xfinity Mobile Arena for a 2026 matchup. The event page lists a 7:00 PM start time, with doors opening one hour earlier.

Winter Semester Registration Opens

Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · 12:00 AM

414 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA

Winter Semester Registration opens for classes at the Community Arts Center. Winter Semester classes begin on January 11, giving students the opportunity to enroll in the center’s upcoming seasonal offerings.

Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Business Partners Exclusive: Tour & Toast of The Crossing with Executive Director Anne Corso

1714 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA

Business Partners are invited to an exclusive evening at the Michener Museum featuring an intimate tour of *The Crossing: Picturing the American Revolution*, the museum’s America250 exhibition. Executive Director Anne Corso will lead the tour, followed by a toast with Prosecco, soft drinks, and macarons.

Plays & Players Theatre

Writers Salon!

Wed, Nov 4, 2026

No additional event-specific details were found on the source page. Venue: Plays & Players Theatre When: 2026-11-04 Price: Free

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)

Workshop: Collagraphs with Tetra Pak

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 – Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 1:00 PM

118-128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA

Workshop: Collagraphs with Tetra Pak is a two-session printmaking class at PAFA focused on transforming recycled Tetra Pak cartons into collagraph printing plates. Participants will learn to cut, drypoint, and print the material, beginning with image design and matrix preparation in the first session and completing the printing process during the second.

Sat, Oct 31, 2026 – Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 9:30 AM

Introduction to Companion Planting

James A. Michener Art Museum Sold Out

Introduction to Companion Planting is a two-week, in-person horticulture course at Longwood Gardens focused on the science and folklore of plant partnerships. Participants will learn how flowers, herbs, and vegetables can work together to support pest management, pollination, soil health, and stronger growth, then apply those principles to home gardens, community plots, and landscape settings. The course is designed for gardeners of all experience levels and serves as an elective for Longwood’s Gardening Certificate.

Collage Creations

Wed, Nov 4, 2026 – Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Collage Creations is a three-session art class led by Robin Lane, centered on composition, layering, and design principles. Participants will experiment with art papers, patterned and colored paper, magazine and book images, photographs, personal ephemera, oil pastels, and paint markers. Each student may choose their own subject or theme, and materials from home may be incorporated.

Wed, Nov 4, 2026 – Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM

The Art and Science of Happiness

Featuring: Steve Goodwin, Ph.D.

The Art and Science of Happiness is an in-person wellbeing class at Longwood Gardens exploring the science and practice of happiness through principles from positive psychology. Participants will consider what happiness is and how it influences daily life, then use reflection and simple daily practices to develop and sustain greater well-being for themselves and those around them.

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Mon, Nov 2, 2026 – Mon, Nov 23, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Open Botanical Art Studio

Open Botanical Art Studio is an in-person creative arts class for artists of all experience levels. The open studio format provides space to practice botanical art, explore different media and materials, work on pieces of any size, fill a sketchbook, or continue works in progress. Each session features new botanical materials as artistic references, along with instruction in a new art skill and individualized guidance.

Mon, Nov 2, 2026 – Mon, Nov 23, 2026 · 5:30 PM

Garden Maintenance

Featuring: Madi Walter

Garden Maintenance is an in-person horticulture and gardening course at Longwood Gardens focused on keeping gardens healthy, productive, and easier to manage. The series covers plant health, weed management, efficient watering, mulching, and the use of garden structures to reduce ongoing maintenance while improving a garden’s appearance and function.

Through Tue, Nov 24, 2026

New Moons, New Suns: Speculative Fiction Scriptwriting

Longwood Gardens Sold Out

Featuring: Wi-Moto Nyoka

New Moons, New Suns: Speculative Fiction Scriptwriting is a five-session workshop led by Wi-Moto Nyoka. Participants will explore short-form speculative fiction in both prose and screenplay formats, watch and discuss short speculative films by emerging filmmakers from the United States and abroad, and practice world-building and script analysis. The workshop concludes with each participant completing an original 5- to 10-page screenplay.

Introduction to CAD for Landscape Designers

Wed, Nov 4, 2026 – Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 3:30 PM

Featuring: Danilo Maffei

Introduction to CAD for Landscape Designers is an online elective for landscape designers who want to develop practical two-dimensional computer-aided drafting skills. The course covers CAD’s role in landscape design, essential tools, drafting workflows, scaled drawings, professional presentation techniques, and methods for adding landscape elements and exporting finished designs. Guided exercises and a residential-project example help participants create precise digital plans and build skills that can strengthen their design process and portfolio.

Mon, Nov 2, 2026 – Mon, Dec 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM

AT CAPACITY: Introduction to Adobe Premiere

Philadelphia Museum of Art Sold Out

AT CAPACITY: Introduction to Adobe Premiere is a six-session workshop at Scribe Video Center focused on the essential skills needed to edit video with Adobe Premiere Pro. Participants learn the editing workflow for projects ranging from short trailers to hour-long documentaries, including how to import and organize media, build and edit sequences, use transitions and effects, and encode and export finished projects.

Art Kids Classes: Ages 5-6

Through Sat, Dec 12, 2026

Art Kids Classes: Ages 5–6 is a semester-long, drop-off program at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Museum teachers lead children through engaging experiences in the galleries before guiding them in hands-on art projects in the Education Classrooms. No previous art experience is required, and all materials are provided.

Through Sun, Dec 13, 2026

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